Job Description
Job No: CB18210
Location: Five Dock
Competitive salary package, including leaseback vehicle option
Full-Time - 35 hours per week
Participation in Council's +-day fortnight scheme
Unique leadership opportunity
The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.
About the role
We are seeking a Coordinator, Projects who will be responsible in managing and coordinating the successful delivery of assigned capital projects, programs or precincts in Council’s Capital Works Program.
In this position you will play a critical role in establishing and managing the PMO Projects Team by:
Leading, managing and mentoring a team of Project Managers to deliver Council’s annual program of works.
Embedding the adoption of Council’s project management methodology and framework.
Working with the Coordinator Project Management Office and Manager City Projects to implement change.
You will manage the overall delivery (scope, schedule, spend, dependencies) of capital works programs across Parks, Infrastructure, and Buildings, and serve as an escalation point for project related issues. Additionally, this position will entail program management and resource/capacity management.
As a member of the Project Management Office leadership team, you will proactively support management in the process of workplace reform, service competitiveness, and the achievement of objectives by proactively working to identify process, policy, and operational improvements.
You will engage with project managers, asset owners and specialist staff from across Council, as well as with contractors and members of the community.
About the person
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or Architecture
Experience working within a Project Management Office
Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) certification or membership preferred
Contract management experience, preferably with GC21 suite of contracts.
Extensive knowledge and experience in Capital works projects methodologies and best practice
A demonstrated understanding of the current political, economic and social issues and future challenges in Local Government
Excellent interpersonal, communication, change management and negotiation skills, including the ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
What’s on offer
The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:
Rostered Days Off (participation in a +-day fortnight scheme)
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
18 weeks paid parental leave
A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
Significant leave benefits (+-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
Continuous training, support, and leadership development
Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
And much, much more!
Want to know more?
Click here to view position description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Sam Kartambis, Manager, Project Management Office on 02 ++11 6331.
You can access it via this link: https://youtu.be/_TmiAQxswQg
How to apply
Applications close 11:30pm, 6 September 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 +121 0076 or email [email protected] to discuss.
The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups.
The successful applicant for this role is recommended to be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+ or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet all requirements in line with Councils COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure (once adopted), WHS requirements and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders.
“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.
Location: Five Dock
Competitive salary package, including leaseback vehicle option
Full-Time - 35 hours per week
Participation in Council's +-day fortnight scheme
Unique leadership opportunity
The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.
About the role
We are seeking a Coordinator, Projects who will be responsible in managing and coordinating the successful delivery of assigned capital projects, programs or precincts in Council’s Capital Works Program.
In this position you will play a critical role in establishing and managing the PMO Projects Team by:
Leading, managing and mentoring a team of Project Managers to deliver Council’s annual program of works.
Embedding the adoption of Council’s project management methodology and framework.
Working with the Coordinator Project Management Office and Manager City Projects to implement change.
You will manage the overall delivery (scope, schedule, spend, dependencies) of capital works programs across Parks, Infrastructure, and Buildings, and serve as an escalation point for project related issues. Additionally, this position will entail program management and resource/capacity management.
As a member of the Project Management Office leadership team, you will proactively support management in the process of workplace reform, service competitiveness, and the achievement of objectives by proactively working to identify process, policy, and operational improvements.
You will engage with project managers, asset owners and specialist staff from across Council, as well as with contractors and members of the community.
About the person
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or Architecture
Experience working within a Project Management Office
Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) certification or membership preferred
Contract management experience, preferably with GC21 suite of contracts.
Extensive knowledge and experience in Capital works projects methodologies and best practice
A demonstrated understanding of the current political, economic and social issues and future challenges in Local Government
Excellent interpersonal, communication, change management and negotiation skills, including the ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
What’s on offer
The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:
Rostered Days Off (participation in a +-day fortnight scheme)
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
18 weeks paid parental leave
A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
Significant leave benefits (+-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
Continuous training, support, and leadership development
Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
And much, much more!
Want to know more?
Click here to view position description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Sam Kartambis, Manager, Project Management Office on 02 ++11 6331.
You can access it via this link: https://youtu.be/_TmiAQxswQg
How to apply
Applications close 11:30pm, 6 September 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 +121 0076 or email [email protected] to discuss.
The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups.
The successful applicant for this role is recommended to be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+ or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet all requirements in line with Councils COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure (once adopted), WHS requirements and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders.
“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Coordinator Projects |PMO position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
