Executive Manager Capital Projects and Assets

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking an experienced senior leader to manage Strategic Asset Management and Capital Projects. The Executive Manager Capital Projects and Assets will lead a team of about 19 staff, oversee program delivery, budgets, and community-focused outcomes.

Reporting to the Director City Services, you will bring engineering or project management qualifications, advanced communication, and strong governance capabilities to drive high-quality service delivery in a thriving

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in engineering and/or project management with significant leadership experience.
• Experience in capital works programs and project delivery.
• Experience planning and managing substantial budgets.
• Ability to operate in a service-based environment focused on community outcomes.
• Ability to lead a team of qualified staff to high-performance results.
• Computer literacy across MS Office suite.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven capacity to work in a senior leadership team.
• Current Class C drivers' licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Strategic Asset Management and Capital Projects functions.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ~19 employees.
• Ensure successful delivery of services and robust forward planning.

Skills

Engineering

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Team leadership

MS Office

Communication

Senior leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Executive Manager Capital Projects and Assets

Cumberland City is one of the most culturally diverse and vibrant areas in NSW, known for its international food, welcoming community events and festivals, high-quality community programs and extensive networks of green spaces. Located at the entry point to Western Sydney, Cumberland City Council is experiencing significant growth, with its population estimated to reach over 340,000 by 2046.

With this unique offering and continued growth, Cumberland City Council is seeking an experienced professional to manage and oversee the key service areas of Strategic Asset Management and Capital Projects.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Executive Manager Capital Projects and Assets will lead and manage a broad range of functions and be held accountable for the successful management and delivery of services across Strategic Asset Management and Capital Projects, while providing leadership and oversight to a team of approximately 19 employees.

As an experienced community oriented and customer focused senior leader, you will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in engineering and/or project management or a related field with significant leadership skills and experience at a senior level.
• Significant experience working in the development and implementation of capital work programs and projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and management of substantial budgets, with a view to ensuring robust forward planning and effective project delivery.
• Understanding of operating in high-quality service-based environment with a focus on ensuring valuable and quality outcomes for the community.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of specialised and qualified staff to achieve a high-performance outcome.
• Computer literacy, particularly in the MS Office suite of products.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work productively as a member of a senior leadership team and actively contribute to the achievement of shared goals.
• Current Class C drivers' licence.

Reporting into the Director City Services, a competitive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate.

Please note that Cumberland City Council is not accepting applications for this role on behalf of Greenway Executive Partners.