City of Sydney

Executive Manager Project Development Delivery

Sydney

Project Development & Delivery/Project Development & Delivery/Chief Operations Office

Full Time/Permanent

Senior remuneration package up to $300,000 including superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

A rare opportunity is available for a highly motivated and experienced senior manager to join our Project Development & Delivery Team.

The City of Sydney is responsible for approximately $15.8 billion in physical assets ($8.8 billion in land and $7 billion in built assets) to support its delivery of services to our residents, businesses, workers and visitors. These public infrastructure assets include parks, drainage, buildings and roads across central Sydney. 

In this role you’ll lead and manage the development, design and construction of major public infrastructure projects across the city as well as any property acquisitions and divestments. You’ll also manage and oversee a business unit with a total yearly infrastructure capital works budget of around $150 million.

We're looking for someone with:

•    leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
•    strong skills and experience in developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of employees, stakeholders, contractors, government agencies, utilities, regulatory bodies, and community members, addressing their needs and concerns promptly and effectively
•    high proficiency in financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control strategies at an enterprise level, and a proven track record in managing the financial performance of diverse capital works programs.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check. 

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 4 February 2025. 

For more information, Kim Woodbury, Chief Operating Officer. 

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance Collaborative approach to flexible workingCity centre head office, with many public transport options.Professional developmentLeadership and management development programFurther education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leaveOpportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awardsEmployee assistance program offering free, confidential counsellingSupporting families26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leavePaid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leavePaid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leavePart-time and job-sharing options availableSupportive return-to-work environmentInclusive cultureRecognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaActive employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networkRecognised family inclusive workplaceVeteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

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