- Drive, lead and succeed
- Work for an organisation supporting the broader community
- Be part of shaping the infrastructure team
- We are moving to 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 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.
Our council will continue to deliver 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
You will empower, lead and coach the Engineering & Project Delivery Team working with the business to support Council’s Community Strategic Plan. You will drive key projects that will futureproof Council’s infrastructure and public domain assets.
Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure, you will be integral in monitoring and reviewing our on-going projects whilst fostering continuous improvement through your team on exceptional service delivery practices. You will bring your expertise to work with a range of complex matters using your think outside the square approach to guide your team delivering best practice to the people of Ryde.
About You
You will be influential in the future vision of City of Ryde by taking your team on a journey of growth. Your superior leadership skills are key to bringing your teams together and thinking of the future-state City of Ryde.
You will have experience working in a similar role with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Your influential approach along with your superior negotiation skills will drive positive outcomes for the City of Ryde.
In addition, you will also have:
- Civil Engineering Degree
- Certification as a Registered Professional Engineer with NSW Fair Trading or other government regulatory authority
- Class C Driver’s Licence
- Demonstrated project management, contract management, financial management, strategic analysis, planning and advisory skills
- Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks, meet deadlines and achieve targets
- Highly developed written communication skills
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills and judgement, including the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and guidelines.
Your commencing annual salary will range from $174,500 to $226,862 + Leaseback Vehicle + Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Leaseback vehicle
- Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
- 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 Personal Leave day a month
- 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: Sunday 18 January 2026 at 11.30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or job-related enquiries please contact People and Culture on hmailbox@ryde.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety