About the role

Lead the Future of Smart City Innovation at Hobart City Council

Are you passionate about helping to shape the future of Hobart through the use of smart city thinking, technology design and creating smarter, more connected communities? Hobart City Council is seeking a visionary project manager to research, develop and drive our Smart City initiatives.

In this role, you will strategically lead the development and delivery of strategies, policies, business cases and projects that guide the future direction of our smart city services.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking council committed to sustainability, innovation, community wellbeing and an economically prosperous City.

What You’ll Be Leading:

• Drive smart city innovation through evidence-based policy and project delivery aligned with Hobart’s Community Vision and Strategic Plan.
• Identify and implement, in partnership with internal or external stakeholders, opportunities for the use of emerging technologies that can be used to influence change and address whole of city challenges and opportunities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure new systems are safe, compliant, and interoperable across city-wide services.
• Oversee the development of a portfolio of innovative projects and transition them into sustainable, business-as-usual operations in partnership with relevant stakeholders.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

You’re a strategic and experienced leader with a relevant tertiary qualification with extensive experience in identifying and delivering solutions to emerging challenges and opportunities. You bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and collaboration are key. With a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People and a valid Driver Licence, you're ready to hit the ground running and make a meaningful impact in the community.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you're passionate about shaping the future of urban technology and creating smarter, more connected community, and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Nick McGuire, Manager Economic Development, on 03 6238 2433 or email [email protected]

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 12 October 2025.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.