Executive Manager Capital Projects and Assets

Cumberland City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking an Executive Manager Capital Projects and Assets to lead Strategic Asset Management and Capital Projects, reporting to the Director City Services. You will oversee a team of about 19 staff, drive capital program delivery, and ensure robust forward planning aligned with community needs.

The role requires engineering or project management qualifications, substantial leadership experience, and a strong focus on delivering high-value outcomes for the diverse

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in engineering and/or project management with significant leadership skills and senior-level experience.
• Significant experience in capital works programs and projects development and delivery.
• Proven ability to manage substantial budgets and forecast forward planning.
• Strong customer-focused, community-oriented leadership with high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Strategic Asset Management and Capital Projects.
• Provide leadership to a team of approximately 19 employees.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to achieve shared goals.
• Ensure robust forward planning and effective project delivery in a high-quality service context.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Budget management

Team leadership

MS Office

Advanced 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.

Download the position description here for more information.

Closing date: Applications must be received by 5.00pm AEST, Monday, 12 October 2026.

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