Manager City Projects

Bayside Council (NSW); Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas leave

Sick leave

MyLeave

Parental leave

EAP

Fitness Passport

Health checks

Job summary

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW, seeks a Manager City Projects to provide strategic leadership for planning, design and delivery of major projects, community facilities, open space improvements and city-shaping infrastructure.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering complex projects from concept to completion, oversee capital investment programs and advise the Executive Leadership Team on priorities and risks.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading major capital works, infrastructure or construction programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, high‑value and high‑profile projects.
• Strong financial, governance, procurement and contract management expertise.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of Council's capital works and strategic infrastructure portfolio.
• Drive major and complex projects from concept planning through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Provide strategic advice to the General Manager, Executive Leadership Team and Council on project priorities, risks and investment opportunities.
• Manage significant capital budgets and ensure strong governance, financial stewardship and project performance.
• Build productive relationships with government agencies, funding bodies, industry partners, community stakeholders and elected representatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of project professionals, fostering innovation, accountability and excellence in project delivery.

Skills

Capital project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget governance

Contract management

Strategic leadership

Education

Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline

Job description

• Lead the delivery of Bayside’s most significant infrastructure investments
• Drive major community, recreation and city-shaping projects that create lasting community impact
• Reporting directly to the General Manager and help shape the future of Bayside

Location : Bayside Council, Sydney, NSW, Australia

• Lead the delivery of Bayside’s most significant infrastructure investments
• Drive major community, recreation and city-shaping projects that create lasting community impact
• Reporting directly to the General Manager and help shape the future of Bayside

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

About The Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of Council's most influential and impactful functions.

As Manager City Projects, you will provide strategic leadership for the planning, design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of major projects, community facilities, open space improvements, recreational assets, public domain upgrades and city-shaping infrastructure initiatives.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering complex and high-profile projects from concept to completion. You will oversee significant capital investment programs, provide trusted strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team and work closely with government agencies, community stakeholders and industry partners to achieve outstanding outcomes for the Bayside community.

This role offers the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy through the delivery of infrastructure that improves liveability, strengthens community connections and helps shape the future character of Bayside. Combining strategic leadership, project excellence and community impact, this is a career-defining role for a leader who is passionate about creating places that matter.

In this role you will:

• Lead the successful delivery of Council's capital works and strategic infrastructure portfolio.
• Drive major and complex projects from concept planning through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Provide strategic advice to the General Manager, Executive Leadership Team and Council on project priorities, risks and investment opportunities.
• Manage significant capital budgets and ensure strong governance, financial stewardship and project performance.
• Build productive relationships with government agencies, funding bodies, industry partners, community stakeholders and elected representatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of project professionals, fostering innovation, accountability and excellence in project delivery.

About You

You are a respected infrastructure and project delivery leader with a demonstrated track record delivering major capital projects and leading multidisciplinary teams in complex and challenging environments.

You combine strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen and are comfortable operating at both the executive and operational levels. You are an influential leader who can build trusted relationships, navigate political and stakeholder complexities and consistently deliver outstanding outcomes for communities.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience leading major capital works, infrastructure or construction programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, high‑value and high‑profile projects.
• Strong financial, governance, procurement and contract management expertise.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.

Our Benefits And Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 10 days sick leave each year
• 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Closing date: Monday, 14 September 2026

Salary: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications

Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position. Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child‑Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.