• Exciting career opportunity to be an influential leader in a high-performing asset team
• Hybrid flexible work policy, with excellent benefits and Personal Leave Day every month
• Attractive salary and leaseback vehicle option

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 are looking for a dynamic Manager, Assets to lead and inspire a high-performing team across four core functions: Asset Integration, Infrastructure Strategy and Planning, Asset Engineering, and Asset Management Engineering.

Reporting to the Deputy CEO and Director, Advocacy and Strategy, you'll oversee the full asset lifecycle, driving consistency, efficiency, and innovation across Council operations. In this pivotal role, you'll manage day-to-day departmental operations, including staff, systems, budgets, and assets-ensuring excellence in delivery and alignment with our long-term strategic goals.

You will also play a key role in shaping the future of Ryde by:

• Leading the development and implementation of a strategic Business Plan aligned with Council's Community Strategic Plan
• Championing a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture
• Delivering impactful outcomes in infrastructure planning, asset integration, and engineering

This is more than a management role-it is a chance to leave a legacy in the way infrastructure serves and supports the community.

About You

You are an inspiring and results-driven leader with a passion about building high-performing teams and achieving strategic goals. Your exceptional leadership skills enable you to mentor, develop, and empower your team to reach its full potential while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

With proven experience in leading and managing a skilled and progressive team, you excel in delegation, motivation, and clear communication, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and success. Your expertise in managing assets, combined with your strategic vision and ability to deliver outcomes, positions you as a key driver of departmental success.

You thrive on innovation and excellence, leveraging your strengths to create meaningful impacts for the community and contribute to shaping the future of local government planning and development.

In addition, you will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business, or equivalent industry experience
• 10+ years of management in Local Government, the public sector, or a large organisation. Overseeing teams and resources in assets or related fields
• Experience in leading teams through organisational, technological, or cultural change, particularly in regulated environments with reputational impacts.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, financial planning and forecasting for projects and operational needs.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, financial planning, and forecasting for projects and operational needs.
• Knowledge of the regulatory, social, political landscape which Local Government functions.

Your commencing salary from $196,323.55 - $218,137.28 + Superannuation + leaseback (subject to your experience and qualifications).

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Leaseback Vehicle
• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• 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 ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.

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 6 July 2025 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Michael Galderisi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer on 0422 797 955 for a confidential discussion.

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