Executive Manager - City Plan and Infrastructure

Here at CBCity 

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The role

CBCity is seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Manager – City Plan and Infrastructure to lead the planning of long-term community outcomes and infrastructure and drive transformative projects that create lasting community impact.

Reporting directly to the Director City Future, this pivotal role will drive city-shaping initiatives across a range of key functions. These include integrated planning and reporting, citywide strategic planning for open space, catchments, recreation, biodiversity and transport, as well as asset and capital works planning, transformational capital projects, and oversight of the Project Management Office (PMO).

In this exhilarating position, you will lead a high-performing team of professionals and contractors, committed to delivering exceptional, sustainable, and budget-conscious outcomes. As a trusted strategic advisor, you will provide insightful guidance across the organisation, ensuring all planning and delivery aligns seamlessly with Council’s ambitious vision and corporate objectives.

With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and service excellence, this role offers the extraordinary opportunity to directly shape how the Canterbury-Bankstown community experiences and interacts with their city - now and into the future!

Join us in shaping the future and making a tangible difference in one of Sydney’s most vibrant communities where you can dream, design and create a great City we love.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Oversee the coordination and delivery of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) suite.
• Lead strategic planning for city outcomes across open space, catchments, recreation, biodiversity, and transport.
• Guide the planning and design of major city-shaping projects including public spaces and civic infrastructure.
• Oversee coordinated planning and long-term management of Council’s asset portfolio.
• Manage forward planning and budgeting for Council’s capital works program.
• Lead the Project Management Office (PMO) and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Balance and align diverse stakeholder expectations in a complex political and social context.
• Manage team budgets and projects, monitor outputs, take corrective action, and report progress to the Director.
• Ensure infrastructure projects delivered by City Assets meet strategic goals and approved outcomes.
• Collaborate as part of the Department’s leadership team to foster alignment, engagement, and service excellence.
• Represent and promote Council across community, business, government, and inter-agency forums.
• Build strong relationships with Councillors and State/Federal MPs to align aspirations with Council’s plans.
• Act as delegate for the Director City Future as required.

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have

• Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Engineering, Asset Management, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Strong experience in developing and implementing strategic plans or policies that achieve long-term outcomes.
• Proven expertise in asset planning, including lifecycle management and infrastructure optimisation.
• Advanced critical thinking skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated capability in budget development, financial management, and project delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with executives, elected officials, and communities.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing staff or contractors to achieve performance outcomes.
• Track record of leading change and delivering innovative business improvements.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, consultation, and presentation.

Desirable criteria include a sound understanding of how strategic and asset planning support organisational goals, service delivery, and community outcomes, as well as knowledge of the Local Government Act and how local government operates.

Salary is negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What’s on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact James Carey (Director City Future) at james.carey@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 31 July 2025.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.