Working at Council
Explore the benefits of working for the City of Parramatta, home of the heart of the sixth largest CBD in Australia and the economic capital of Western Sydney, one of Australia’s fastest growing regions.
In 2013, City of Parramatta was named the Local Government Employer of the Year. This is a national award recognising innovative workplaces that maximise the full potential of their workforce through practices that demonstrate effective employee recruitment, engagement and retention.
For assistance and queries about our recruitment and selection process, please email recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Find your dream job
City of Parramatta has over 700 staff who provide services to Parramatta’s 260,379 residents and programs which help our city centre and culturally diverse neighbourhoods grow and become more attractive places. Staff enjoy a dynamic and collaborative workplace, which means City of Parramatta is at the forefront of Local Government.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at City of Parramatta
At City of Paramatta (CoP) We Belong! We embrace the diverse community in which we operate, creating a sense of belonging for all and enabling us to enrich our workplace through diversity of thought.
The more diverse our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, the greater our potential to achieve together. Our organisation’s greatest strength lies in the collective talent of our people. We are stronger when everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.
At CoP We Belong!
City of Parramatta is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, that values and celebrates the unique experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives of all our employees.
We uphold our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through the support of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Through their initiatives, our ERGs work to develop a sense of belonging, inspire conversation, bring fresh perspectives, and drive innovation.
The current ERGs we have at the City of Parramatta, include:
- First Nations
- Women @ CoP
- Disability
- Pride @ CoP
- Veterans
- Early Careers
Click here to learn more about our ERGs
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City of Parramatta is committed to promoting workplace diversity and inclusivity by attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals with varied skills and experiences. Our objective is to ensure the sustainability of our organisation through a multi-generational workforce, encompassing career starters to those approaching retirement.
Our Early Careers Framework encompasses high school students exploring career options, vocational students, trainees and apprentices, university students, and recent graduates.
City of Parramatta is a dynamic and vibrant workplace, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our Careers page for latest job postings, including apprenticeships, traineeships, cadetships, internships and graduate opportunities in your area of expertise. These roles may provide an excellent entry point for individuals like yourself to kickstart a fulfilling career in a diverse and supportive environment.
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At City of Parramatta, we offer work experience for students in years 10 to 12 and students completing their tertiary qualification. Available areas may vary each term and can include the following:
- Administration
- Library
- People & Culture
- Finance
- IT
- Civil
- City Planning
- Community Services
- Trades
If you are considering City of Parramatta as potential work experience placement please complete the Request Form and email your expression of interest to recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
We look forward to the possibility of working together!
Veterans
At City of Parramatta we recognise the skills, knowledge and experience demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country.
Council has recently signed The Veterans' Employment Commitment identifying us as a Veteran Friendly Employer. This is a commitment from us that we value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and will consider veterans for employment opportunities.
Work with the PAC
Begin an exciting career at a brand new aquatic centre in the thriving Parramatta region.