Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Join Us in Shaping Sydney’s Urban Parks!
• 2x Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunities
• Parramatta and Centennial Park offices  
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super

Are you ready to make a positive impact on Sydney's urban parks?


The Role
Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design and Project Manager.

Creating world-class public spaces requires vision, collaboration, and expert project management. In this role, you will oversee the design and delivery of a variety of projects—from master planning to construction—across some of Sydney’s most iconic parklands. You’ll manage projects from start to finish, balancing architectural, landscape, heritage, and environmental considerations. You’ll also work closely with stakeholders to ensure outstanding outcomes.

With multiple projects underway, you will need to navigate competing priorities, stakeholder expectations, and tight deadlines. Your ability to advocate for high-quality design, secure necessary approvals, manage budgets, and keep projects on track will be essential in shaping spaces that enhance community, cultural, and environmental value.


What You Will Bring to the Role

• You bring proven senior-level experience in leading projects from start to finish, including feasibility, planning, tendering, design, and contract management. You have a track record of successfully managing consultants and contractors to achieve high-quality results while driving complex projects in fast-paced, challenging environments.
• A background in design and documentation within a relevant field is highly desirable, along with strong visual and verbal communication skills to support the delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
• You are highly motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. Strong time management skills are essential to manage competing priorities and keep projects on track to meet deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset is key, as you’ll need to engage with and lead diverse stakeholders and community groups to achieve the organization’s goals.

Why This Role is Exciting
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on Sydney’s future by advocating for and delivering projects that shape its public spaces for years to come.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in one or more of the following: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Urban Design and/or Civil Engineering.
• Current Australian driver’s license and ability to travel to and attend work at any site within the GSP portfolio
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required

 

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Design and Project Manager


About Us
Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in shaping the future of New South Wales. As a premier city-wide agency, Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is dedicated to expanding and enhancing urban parklands across Sydney. By championing the NSW Government's vision for open spaces and parklands, we strive to create vibrant, community-focused environments for all.

GSP currently brings together five iconic parks across Sydney: Centennial Parklands (including Moore Park and Queens Park), Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands, Callan Park and Fernhill Estate.


To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Monday 17^th March 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kristine Marshall via kristine.marshall@gsp.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9339 6639.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6363 7676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.