- Maximum Term for 24 months; Full-Time position
- $115,649- $132,336 annual salary plus super and civil liability allowance
- Position comes with Leaseback vehicle or car 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.
About the role
Our Project Management Office is seeking a Project Manager who will provide service-oriented approach of management to all stages of the project delivery cycle, to ensure projects are delivered to the agreed brief, timeframes, and budget. This includes accountabilities for all aspects of project outcomes, from project initiation through to delivery and project closure and seamless transition to the asset owner.
Candidates must be from a construction or civil/ structural engineering background.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement quality control processes and conduct regular reviews to identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitate post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
- Managing change by implementing change management strategies to facilitate smooth adoption of project outcomes.
- Proactively participate in project assurance and health checks.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure proper record-keeping through Council’s adopted system.
- Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project goals and progress.
- Allocate and manage resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget, to ensure project success.
- Optimise resource utilisation to achieve project objectives within budget constraints.
- Work across Council to ensure the appropriate internal teams/resources are engaged in the development and delivery of the project.
About the Person
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree, Engineering, Project or Construction Management, or in a related field.
- Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) certification or equivalent preferred.
- Proven experience in successfully managing and delivering projects within a government or public sector context.
- Strong understanding of local government operations, regulations, and decision-making processes.
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
- Current Class “C” Drivers Licence
- Workcover accredited Construction Induction (White) Card
What’s on offer
We are offering a remuneration between $115,649- $132,336 annual salary plus super and civil liability allowance; Position also comes with Leaseback vehicle or car allowance (car allowance is subject to approval).
The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements for one day per week
- 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 Michael Isaac, Coordinator Projects on 02 9911 6425 or email
Michael.Isaac@canadabay.nsw.gov.au
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online. Applications close at
11:30pm, 22 November 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 0238 or email grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to 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.
