- Temporary 12 month role with opportunity for extension
- Enjoy a rostered day off approximately once every 3 weeks
- Relocating to our new office in Macquarie Park in 2026
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 council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced professional to join the team on a twelve (12) month maternity relief role, with the opportunity for an extension. You will help deliver Council’s Ryde Resilience Plan 2030 and Net Zero Emissions Pathway by developing and implementing sustainability and resilience initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and co-leading projects such as the SWAP Waste to Art program to strengthen community awareness and climate preparedness.
About You
As the ideal candidate, you are an independent self-starter with strong leadership skills, passionate about achieving impactful outcomes. You bring a high level of confidence in communication and collaboration, with an ability to educate, engage, and work with diverse audiences to promote and implement resilience and net zero emissions initiatives. Your skills in presenting complex topics clearly, coupled with your proactive and adaptable approach, make you an excellent fit for our team and our values.
In addition, you will also have:
- Proven experience in designing and delivering corporate and community resilience programs.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and stakeholders through both written and verbal communication.
- Confidence in presenting and collaborating to drive results and strengthen resilience networks across the city.
- Ability to prepare reports, grant submissions, and communications on various resilience, resource, or sustainability topics as required.
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends or weekday evenings as needed for project requirements.
- Current NSW Class C driver's license.
Your commencing annual salary will range from $84,308.22 to $92,086.67 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid working from home and office arrangements available
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 3 extra grant 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, skin checks, etc.)
- Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
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: Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11.30 PM.
If you would like to know more, please see the position description, or contact Adriana Genova on 0468 620 575 for a confidential discussion.
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety