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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

The Property Services business unit has undergone a significant transformation over the past 18 months, establishing a new operating model to better manage one of Australia’s most diverse property portfolios. As part of this change, a dedicated Building Renewal team has been established to drive critical renewal investment across the City’s commercial, community and operational assets.

 

To learn more about the Property Services transformation and future direction, visit https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/careers/property-services-careers.

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Delivery Manager – Building Renewal to lead this newly established team.

 

In this leadership role reporting to the Executive Manager Property Services, you will oversee a building renewal program exceeding $100 million across a portfolio of more than 270 buildings and 1,500 property interests. You will lead a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering a diverse range of renewal projects across key building disciplines, including electrical, HVAC, fire, hydraulic, vertical transport, interiors and building fabric assets.

 

This program supports the City of Sydney’s Strategic Plans and the service delivery needs of Business Units across the organisation.

 

In this exciting role you will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a team of Project Managers delivering building renewal programs.
• Providing oversight of a building renewal portfolio exceeding $100 million.
• Managing programme priorities, resources, risks and delivery performance.
• Balancing planned renewal programs with emerging and unplanned works arising from an ageing and diverse asset portfolio.
• Working with our delivery partners and stakeholders to minimise operational disruption and maintain service continuity during project delivery.
• Driving a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

 

To be successful you must have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction or a related discipline.
• Significant demonstrated experience leading building renewal, capital works or infrastructure delivery programs.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, consultants and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in contract, governance, financial and risk management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in complex operational environments.

 

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Thursday 09 July 2026.

For more information, contact Neil Palagedara, Executive Manager - Property Services at [email protected] . 

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

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• 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, Inclusive City, Young Professionals 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  [email protected] or 02 9265 9333. 

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