Senior Project Manager

Location: Five Dock

• Maximum Term, full time position for 12 months
• Rostered Days off – participation in Council’s 9 day fortnight scheme
• Leaseback/Car Allowance and Civil Liability Allowance

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

Lead Strategic Projects with Impact

About the role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic programs and projects. You will lead strategic planning, coordinate complex initiatives, and ensure project outcomes meet quality standards and best practice.

You will work collaboratively across the Council to engage internal resources, manage project constraints, and facilitate post-project evaluations to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop achievable project plans for the effective implementation and management of procurement, time, communications, change, risks, issues and budgets/ costs
• Utilise financial data to effectively manage the project budget, and proactively work with Finance and the Asset Owner to ensure asset management data is captured for the long-term sustainability of Council assets
• Coordinate and develop communication and consultation plans, related to the strategic vision or the delivery of the project; ensuring that all necessary internal and external stakeholders are relevantly engaged
• Monitor ongoing project performance, track milestones, manage project scope changes, identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, manage conflicts, including using project management framework and systems
• Develop stakeholder engagement and communication plans and working with other council officers across the different business units, proactively manage stakeholder expectations
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project goals and progress
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with established best practices
• Implement quality control processes and conduct regular reviews to identify areas for improvement

Are You the Ideal Candidate?

The successful candidate will possess a blend of project management expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for driving positive change. Your ability to communicate effectively, negotiate skillfully, and resolve conflicts will be essential in this role.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project/Construction Management, or a related field.
• AIPM certification or equivalent (preferred).
• Proven experience delivering construction or engineering projects, ideally in local or state government.
• Strong understanding of local government processes and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in project management software, including MS Project.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Current White Card (Construction Induction).

What’s on offer

We are offering a remuneration between $130,153 to $149,676 per annum plus super.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more!

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Sam Kartambis, Manager, Project Management Office on 02 9911 6331 or email [email protected]

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online. Applications close at 11:30pm, Thursday 6 August 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238or [email protected] discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.