Chief Engineer

 

Sydney

CITY INFRA & TRAFFIC OPS/City Infrastructure & Traffic Operations (CITO)/City Services

Full Time/Permanent

$227,676 - $257,069 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

Public Sector People is proudly partnering with the City of Sydney to recruit an experienced and Civil Engineer for the position of Chief Engineer. This role will lead the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and asset management outcomes for the community, ensuring the safety, functionality and sustainability of the City's public domain.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Executive Director City Services, the Chief Engineer leads the City's civil infrastructure and asset management functions. This role oversees roads, pedestrian spaces, lighting, stormwater and the public domain, as well as corporate asset management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of managers and staff, overseeing a workforce of over 60 direct and indirect employees.
• Manage multi-million-dollar operational and capital budgets, ensuring effective delivery and financial performance.
• Oversee asset management programs covering roads, footpaths, stormwater, street furniture and lighting.
• Provide expert advice on traffic, pedestrian and parking matters, including managing the Sydney Traffic Committee.
• Manage large-scale contracts, procurement processes and service level agreements.
• Build productive relationships with councillors, government, contractors and the community.
• Drive innovation in asset management maturity and service delivery.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive local government experience in civil infrastructure leadership.
• Strong track record in asset management, systems and planning.
• Proven capability in contract management, procurement and financial oversight.
• Skilled people leader with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders.

At the City of Sydney you'll join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city's dynamic future.

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If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit your application including a cover letter and resume through Public Sector People - apply here

For further information regarding this role please contact Alex Scott (NSW State Manager) on or email

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 15th October 2025.

What we can offer you

You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at   or

Select 'apply now' to submit your resume and selection criteria.

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