Senior Project Manager

Bayside Council (NSW); Sydney; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 extra days off during Christmas

10 days sick leave

5 days MyLeave

Parental leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value, complex capital works from inception to completion. You will coordinate infrastructure, building, public domain, open space and community facilities, working with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and government agencies.

The role offers a 35-hour week (9-day fortnight accrued), strong governance and risk management, and opportunities to mentor project staff while delivering outcomes that meet

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex capital works, infrastructure or construction projects.
• Proven experience managing major construction contracts, procurement and project risks.
• Strong financial management, contract administration and governance capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing project teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major capital works projects across all project phases.
• Manage complex construction contracts, procurement activities and contractor performance.
• Monitor project budgets, cashflows, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Prepare reports, recommendations and briefings for senior management and key decisionmakers.
• Manage stakeholder and community engagement associated with major projects.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to project staff.

Skills

Capital works

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Project Management

Job description

• Lead the delivery of major capital works projects that shape the Bayside community
• Manage complex infrastructure, building, public domain and open space projects from concept to completion
• 35-hour work week : Enjoy working a 9-day fortnight (accrued)

Location : Bayside Council, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Senior Project Manager x 2 - Major Projects

• Lead the delivery of major capital works projects that shape the Bayside community
• Manage complex infrastructure, building, public domain and open space projects from concept to completion
• 35-hour work week : Enjoy working a 9-day fortnight (accrued)

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

As the Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of Bayside Council's high-value, complex and politically sensitive capital works projects. Managing a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, building, public domain, open space and community facility projects, you will ensure successful delivery from project inception through to completion while meeting Council objectives, community expectations and statutory requirements.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, government agencies and the community, you will provide project leadership across planning, procurement, contract management, governance and stakeholder engagement. You will also play a key role in managing project risks, monitoring financial performance and driving successful project outcomes while supporting and mentoring project staff.

You can also expect to:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of major capital works projects across all project phases.
• Manage complex construction contracts, procurement activities and contractor performance.
• Monitor project budgets, cashflows, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Prepare reports, recommendations and briefings for senior management and key decisionmakers.
• Manage stakeholder and community engagement associated with major projects.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to project staff.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex capital works, infrastructure or construction projects.
• Proven experience managing major construction contracts, procurement and project risks.
• Strong financial management, contract administration and governance capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing project teams.
• 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.

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

Sunday, 15 November 2026.

Salary

From $131,983.30 to $147, 821.23 per annum, 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, Vehicle allowance + 12% superannuation

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.