Executive Manager Project Delivery

Council Jobs; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Newcastle (CN) is seeking an Executive Manager Project Delivery to lead a portfolio of major capital works and infrastructure programs. Reporting to the Executive Director City Infrastructure, you will shape delivery strategy and drive safe, on-time outcomes for the community.

You will lead a large multidisciplinary team, engage with internal and external stakeholders and foster a culture of continuous improvement while guiding governance and value for money in a high-profile public

Job description

• Unique leadership opportunity within NSW’s largest regional Council
• Permanent position, a role YOU design to ensure you’re there for the moments that matter most

At City of Newcastle (CN), we're shaping a vibrant, sustainable and connected city for future generations. As Executive Manager Project Delivery, you'll play a pivotal leadership role in bringing the Newcastle 2040 Community Strategic Plan to life through the successful delivery of major capital works, infrastructure projects and city-shaping programs.

This is a rare executive opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of civil, building and infrastructure projects that directly impact our community. You'll provide strategic direction, drive operational excellence and lead high-performing teams to deliver safe, innovative and sustainable outcomes that create lasting public value.

As a member of CN's Leadership Team, you won't just work for the city, you'll help shape its future. Your leadership will contribute to organisational strategy, foster a culture of continuous improvement and empower people to deliver exceptional outcomes for the community.

Reporting to the Executive Director City Infrastructure, you will lead a large multidisciplinary team to deliver CN’s major capital works programs, valued at over $130M. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, government agencies and delivery partners to ensure safe, efficient delivery that meets the highest standards of quality, governance and community value.

About You

You are a strategic and accomplished executive leader with extensive experience delivering large-scale capital works, infrastructure or construction programs within complex environments. Backed by a strong technical background, ideally in civil infrastructure, engineering or a related discipline, you combine operational excellence with long-term strategic thinking to deliver sustainable outcomes.

You have successfully led large multidisciplinary teams and are recognised for building high-performing cultures that enable people to grow, innovate and succeed. Passionate about developing capability, you invest in coaching and mentoring leaders, strengthening succession pipelines and creating career pathways that support a resilient and future-focused workforce.

An influential communicator, you bring proven experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, communities and governing bodies, ideally within local government or similarly complex settings. You are confident representing major projects in public forums, Council meetings and executive environments, bringing credibility, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to complex issues.

Most importantly, you are an authentic and visible leader who inspires confidence through calm, considered leadership. You are naturally curious, committed to continuous improvement and motivated by challenging the status quo to achieve better outcomes. By setting clear direction, building trust and empowering others, you create lasting impact through both the projects you deliver and the people you develop.

Life at City of Newcastle (CN)

You’ll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region.

You’ll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community. Showing up for neighbours not shareholders.

Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community.

You’ll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together.

Whether we’re planning to host major events, providing essential services or supporting creative artists, it’s what we do when the cameras aren't rolling that matters most.

And we’ll be there for you in important times in your life. We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape.

Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture, will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You'll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region.

You’ll do meaningful work and do it sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard.

With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture and plays their part as we head towards our 2040 vision.

With natural assets and a focus on the environment, co-create a sustainable region with us.

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance that allow us to enjoy the city we shape.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Don’t just work for the city, co-create it. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 15 November 2026

Remuneration: Total Remuneration Package $240,000 - $260,000 inclusive of 12% Superannuation

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CN do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.