Executive Manager - Project Development and Delivery

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 

In this newly created leadership position we are looking for a strategic and results-oriented leader to join our Senior Management team, reporting directly to the Director City Assets. 

In this critical role, you will lead and inspire the planning, design, and delivery of major infrastructure projects that shape the future of our city. You’ll manage a diverse capital works portfolio, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable outcomes that align with Council’s long-term strategic objectives. 

Your expert guidance will need to support innovative infrastructure development across multiple disciplines, ensuring not only that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality and community benefit, but that the delivery approach and support structure continues to evolve to be best practice. 

This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on the growth and liveability of CBCity through city-wide infrastructure initiatives that enhance services, connectivity, and sustainability. 

If you’re passionate about leading large-scale projects and driving positive change, we encourage you to apply and be part of our forward-thinking leadership team. 

Duties will include but not be limited to: 

• Lead design and delivery of infrastructure projects within the Capital Works Program. 

• Manage stakeholder engagement, balancing needs, regulations, and budgets. 

• Oversee project performance, budgets, and ensure timely, safe, and quality delivery. 

• Lead, inspire and develop a collaborative, high-performing team. 

• Dealing with political acumen and lead through political issues in the community. 

• Support continuous improvement and sustainable resourcing. 

• Represent Council and the Director of City Assets in stakeholder engagements. 

• Drive strategic decision-making and negotiations for optimal outcomes. 

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

You will have 

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field with extensive experience in managing large-scale infrastructure programs. 

• Valid driver’s licence. 

• Proven success leading and inspiring high-performing teams and managing multidisciplinary projects. 

• Strong skills in budgeting, financial oversight, scheduling, and contract management. 

• Track record of driving change, improving efficiency, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. 

• Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

A postgraduate qualification in Management and a working knowledge of local government operations under the Local Government Act are desirable but not essential. 

Salary is negotiable dependent on skills and experience.  

What’s on offer 

• 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 Anthony Vangi at Anthony.Vangi@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 Friday, 20 June 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.