Manager Project Delivery & Technical Services

Georges River Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 195,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus superannuation

Leaseback vehicle or vehicle Allow.

Long service leave

Additional 5 days manager's leave

Fitness passport

Based at Civic Centre

Job summary

Georges River Council is seeking a seasoned leader to manage project delivery and technical services, guiding civil infrastructure, environmental programs and Bushcare across a broad portfolio.

You will oversee planning, design, procurement and delivery with a focus on safety, quality and budget adherence, reporting to the Director Assets and Infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading planning and delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works programs.
• Experience in project and program management, procurement, construction delivery and contract administration.
• Strong financial management experience including capital budgets, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams delivering technical, project, operational and environmental services.
• Demonstrated governance, probity, accountability and risk management in public sector environments.
• Current Class C Driver Licence and Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, procurement and delivery of civil infrastructure, building, environmental and open space projects.
• Provide expert technical and strategic advice to Council’s Executive and stakeholders.
• Oversee project governance, contract management, procurement, financial performance and risk management.
• Lead Bushcare and natural area management programs supporting environmental restoration.
• Foster continuous improvement for resilient infrastructure and sustainable community outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Decision making

Communication

Governance & risk management

Financial management

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in civil engineering / project management / environmental management

Job description

Manager Project Delivery & Technical Services

Permanent, Full-Time | Competitive Remuneration | Sydney South

Lead the delivery of Council’s infrastructure, capital works and environmental programs, driving project excellence, technical leadership and sustainable community outcomes.

The Manager Project Delivery & Technical Services is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational management of Georges River Council’s project delivery, engineering, technical services and Bushcare functions. Reporting to the Director Assets and Infrastructure, the position leads a multidisciplinary team in the planning, design, procurement and delivery of civil infrastructure, building, environmental and open space projects.

The role is accountable for ensuring capital works programs are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved scope, budget, quality and legislative requirements. It provides expert technical and strategic advice to Council’s Executive and key stakeholders, while overseeing project governance, contract management, procurement, financial performance and risk management.

The Manager also leads the delivery of Council’s Bushcare and natural area management programs, supporting environmental restoration, biodiversity outcomes and community stewardship initiatives. Through strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and a focus on continuous improvement, the position plays a key role in delivering resilient infrastructure and sustainable environmental outcomes for the community.

What We Offer

• Salary from $195,330.79 - $226,098.61 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Leaseback Vehicle OR Vehicle Allowance
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Additional 5 days manager's leave credited on your anniversary date
• Fitness passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family for selected facilities
• Based at the Civic Centre in Hurstville CBD

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering, project management, environmental management or a closely related discipline, together with substantial relevant professional experience
• Significant experience leading the planning and delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works programs
• Demonstrated experience in project and program management, procurement, construction delivery and contract administration
• Strong technical understanding of civil infrastructure planning, design, construction and asset handover
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including significant capital budgets, forecasting and performance reporting
• Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams delivering technical, project, operational and environmental services
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage project, commercial, operational, environmental and WHS risks
• Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, stakeholder engagement and decision-making capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-quality reports, briefings and recommendations
• Demonstrated understanding of governance, probity, accountability and risk management requirements in a public-sector or similarly regulated environment
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.