Senior Manager - Project Delivery
Are you ready to shape the future of one of Australia's most liveable cities?
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.
We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.
The Opportunity
Wollongong City Council is looking for an inspiring and dynamic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Senior Manager - Project Delivery. This is your opportunity to lead a $100 million annual infrastructure program, guide a team of more than 100 professionals, and deliver projects that will transform how our community lives, moves, and connects.
This is a unique opportunity to become a pivotal member of the Infrastructure + Works Directorate leadership team. Your success will be defined by your ability to lead with credibility, drive innovation, and champion our organisational values. You'll play a key role in identifying, initiating, and implementing change that supports Council's strategic objectives and delivers real outcomes for our community.
At Wollongong, we don't just build infrastructure-we build community. We're a purpose-driven, values-led organisation committed to creating an extraordinary city for more than 220,000 residents. From coastal pathways to community hubs, your leadership will leave a lasting legacy.
This is a permanent full-time position circa $250,000 per annum with the option of a motor vehicle equalisation allowance OR a lease for private use of a motor vehicle. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications).
About you
You're a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure outcomes that make a real difference in the community. You thrive on turning vision into action, leading high-performing teams, and driving cultural and organisational change. With a strong track record in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence, you bring a collaborative mindset, financial acumen, and a commitment to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us
At Wollongong City Council, you'll be part of a purpose-led, values-driven organisation that's committed to creating an extraordinary city for our community. We offer more than just a job-we offer the opportunity to make a real impact. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and respect, where every team member is valued and supported. You'll enjoy a coastal lifestyle with the benefits of a major city, access to professional development and leadership growth, and the chance to work on projects that shape the future of Wollongong. We invest in our people, celebrate diversity, and foster a workplace where you can thrive, grow, and lead with purpose.
How to apply? For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page. You will be required to submit the following:
- Your resume
- A cover letter of no more than three pages, incorporating a statement of suitability that clearly addresses your qualifications, experience, and alignment with the role and the values of Wollongong City Council. The position description should be reviewed carefully prior to submission.
Closing date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 25 June 2025.
Please note, it is anticipated that:
- online interviews will be held from 1 July 2025 and
- face-to-face interviews will be held in the week commencing 14 July 2025. If this week poses an issue, please let us know.
Questions? For further information regarding this position please contact Joanne Page, Director Infrastructure + Works via Karen Cunningham, (PA to Director) on (02) 42277286
For assistance in submitting the application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (02) 4227 7065.
All enquiries are confidential.
We invite everyone to apply. No matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.