Chief Executive Officer

• City of Parramatta Council
• A city where local heart meets global outlook
• 1,400 staff, $570m operating and capital budget

Located at the geographic heart of Greater Sydney, Parramatta has for tens of thousands of years been a place of gathering, culture and exchange. The City of Parramatta is one of Australia’s most culturally diverse cities, shaped by migration, education, creativity and enterprise. Council operates at significant scale with approximately 1,400 staff and an annual operating and capital budget exceeding $570 million.

Parramatta is NSW’s second-largest economy, home to Australia’s largest health and biomedical research precinct at Westmead, five universities, and premier sports, entertainment and cultural venues. Guided by the Parramatta 2050 vision, major infrastructure including Sydney Metro West is creating five integrated global districts from Westmead to Sydney Olympic Park.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will lead day-to-day operations ensuring high-quality services, programs and outcomes for the community. You will provide impartial professional advice to Council, build organisational capability and culture, and ensure services and programs reflect community needs and expectations, guided by a strong customer focus.

You will bring proven executive leadership experience in large organisations, high-level governance and political acumen, and outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience leading major capital programs and ensuring long-term financial sustainability is essential. Strong operational leadership capability ensuring efficient, customer-focused service delivery is required.

Experience in senior leadership within local or state government, and an understanding of Parramatta’s diverse community and context is highly valued.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a significant organisation shaping one of Australia’s most important cities during a period of transformation.

Closing date: Sunday 8 March 2026.

How to apply:  Please click on the "Additional Information" button to download a copy of the Candidate Information Pack. For more information, please contact Andrew McEncroe at publicsector@derwentsearch.com.au or call 02 9223 1855 quoting reference number: 33771

To apply: Please provide a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and a resume by the due date.