Team Leader Project Management

• Manage a small team to ensure the delivery of a wide range of civil infrastructure projects
• Enjoy a rostered day off approximately once every 3 weeks
• Hybrid working environment
• 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 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.

About the Role

We need an experienced Team Leader (Project Management) to provide day to day guidance, support and leadership to a team of approx. 6 project managers who have a focus in delivering Council's annual Capital Works Program. The position will also require you to undertake some projects.

This position will require you to utilise your extensive construction, project management, contract management and team leadership experience to deliver projects that will make a difference to the community

As the Team Leader - Project Management you will also be a part of the wider Project Development Management Team and contribute your ideas and experience to achieving the overall goals of the Department.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $130,929.08 to $157, Superannuation + Civil Liability Allowance , dependent on your experience and qualifications.

About You

• Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related.
• Extensive experience in the planning, scheduling and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects which include but not limited to civil, public domain and landscape works with high community/political visibility.
• Excellent knowledge of legislation, regulations, design standards and codes of practice related to the construction, safety and management of civil, public domain, and landscape projects.
• Highly developed written communication skills including the ability to develop and/or oversee the preparation of tender and contract documentation, complex briefings and technical reports and community consultation/notification.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to negotiate project delivery outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

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
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 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, etc.)

How to apply

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 08 February 2026 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Mitchell Campton, Senior Coordinator Program Delivery on for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety

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