Construction Services - COO/Professional Services/Chief Operations Office
Full Time/Permanent
Sydney CBD
155,826 - $174,619 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams.
They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney *********** Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core.
You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city.
Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships.
Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
The Chief Operations Office delivers major building, infrastructure, park and streetscape projects across the city.
With a works program valued at up to $200 million, we're looking for a skilled and motivated Specialist Project Manager to join the team.
In this exciting role you will be responsible for:
developing and delivering a range of projects by using your knowledge of the Building and Construction Industrycoordinating design, tendering for and managing contractors,providing technical direction and ensuring projects are delivered within pre-determined limits of time, cost and qualitycollaborating and managing client and project needs using effective interpersonal and communication skills.
We're looking for someone with:
experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, including roads, cycleways, public domain, and parks or open space projects within a built environmentproven project management experience,



with the ability to deliver capital works projects on time, within budget and to a high standardstrong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teamsexperience managing project risks, budgets, procurement and contract administrationrelevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Civil, structural or Services Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
While this role requires a strong civil infrastructure background, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle and must be capable of overseeing projects that also include building, engineering and landscape components.
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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
What we can offer you
You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working
3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significanceCollaborative approach to flexible workingCity centre head office, with many public transport options.
Professional development




Leadership and management development programFurther education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leaveOpportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awardsEmployee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all recent parents, supporting diverse and inclusive familiesPaid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leavePaid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leavePart-time and job-sharing options availableSupportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaActive employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networkRecognised family inclusive workplaceVeteran employment supporter
Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities.
We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.
We're a disability confident recruiter.
If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us ****** ************.
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