Project Manager

• • Be part of City of Ryde transformational journey
  • Work for an organisation supporting the broader community
  • Work in vibrant Macquarie Park!

   

  About Us

  City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

  Our City is undergoing significant population growth as we address the housing crisis in a collaborative manner with the NSW State Government. Council anticipates our population to double over the next 30 years. To address this rapid population growth, Council has developed a strategy to “strike the right balance”, ensuring that employment opportunities and provision of critical infrastructure occurs with significant housing uplift.

   

  About the Role - Deliver Projects That Shape the Community

  We are building a high‑performing Project Management team and are looking for motivated professionals to be part of our journey!

  In this role, you’ll take ownership from project initiation through to delivery, managing design, contractors, budgets, and timelines to ensure high-quality outcomes. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams and work closely with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and utilities to deliver coordinated, well-executed projects across the City.

  You’ll operate within Council’s project management framework, ensuring risks are proactively managed, compliance requirements are met, and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to standard. From reviewing business cases and project briefs to overseeing schedules, finances, and on-site delivery, you’ll play a key role in driving successful outcomes.

  You will also work closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, managing key milestones and ensuring successful project delivery that supports the strategic objectives of the City of Ryde and enhances community outcomes.

  If you are looking for a role you can truly make your own-where you can collaborate with subject matter experts, contribute your ideas, and make a meaningful impact-we want to hear from you.

  About you

  We are looking for you to drive projects that make a visible difference in our community?

  In this role, you will leverage your construction management and development expertise to deliver significant community infrastructure projects. Our key projects will range from road construction, sports fields, open spaces, and leisure centre facilities.

  This is a hands-on and strategic role where strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving are essential. You’ll also contribute to project planning, funding submissions, and continuous improvement across the project delivery function.

  If you bring solid project management experience, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy seeing projects come to life, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

  Apply now and help deliver the projects that shape Ryde’s future.

  In addition, you will also have:

   

  • Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or similar.
  • Current drivers’ licence.
  • Proven, significant experience in project management of multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Exceptional knowledge of legislation, regulations, design standards, and code of practice relation to the construction and management of infrastructure.
  • Significant experience in the management of project finances and budgets, business planning, tendering and contract administration.
  • Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence, negotiate, and achieve positive outcomes / resolve complex project management and contractual issues with stakeholders.
  • Wide ranging technical knowledge base and experience formulating and implementing innovative project management solutions.

   

   

  Your commencing annual salary will be negotiable for the right applicant, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

  Culture & Benefits 

  • Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
  • Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
  • Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
  • Work 35 hours and enjoy one RDO every 3 weeks
  • Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
  • 3 extra leave days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
  • Annual performance reviews and Award increases
  • Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
  • Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

   

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026 at 11.30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Kelly Hawkins, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 9952 8480 for a confidential discussion.

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