Strategic Project Manager

Temporary 2 Year Position Critical Role in Managing Council & Community Key Strategic Property Projects Hybrid working environment 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. Currently located at North Ryde, we will be relocating to Macquarie Park in 2026. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join the City of Ryde as a Strategic Project Manager. In this role you will manage the initiation, implementation and project coordination for key strategic projects. You will also be responsible for managing three large-scale strategic developments, along with a full property portfolio review. As a key member of the Strategic Property team you will lead the identification, feasibility studies, business case development and due diligence investigations relating to strategic large-scale development projects and identify opportunities to repurpose, redevelop, divest or acquire assets as part of the property portfolio review, to meet project outcomes and to address Council and community requirements. About You As a strategic project manager, you will have significant experience in managing multi‑disciplinary projects and be able to facilitate engagement with internal and external stakeholders to drive Council’s key projects and to ensure outcomes are achieved within Council’s long‑term strategic plan. In addition, you will also have : Degree level qualification in project management, law, planning, property development, architecture, urban design, strategic land use planning or extensive equivalent experience. Significant experience in managing project finances and budgets, along with direct accountability for budget performance and project delivery. Wide ranging strategic planning, urban design, property development, technical knowledge and experience formulating and implementing innovative project management solutions. Proven conceptual, analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret information from different sources to pro‑actively identify issues and risks and formulate strategies to address them. Your commencing annual salary will range from $150,568.45 to $170,207.81 + Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications. Culture & Benefits 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 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks 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.) 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 online application system, however you have the option to 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 7 December at 11:59pm (interviews will be starting from 11 December 2025) If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Kylie Mhanna, Chief Property Officer on for a confidential discussion. City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety #J-18808-Ljbffr