Sydney

Homelessness/Social City/City Life

Full Time/Term Contract up to 11 June 2027

$149,833 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

An exciting opportunity exists to join the City of Sydney to lead the Homelessness team and support the management of the impacts of homelessness in the public domain.

In this role you will lead a dedicated team and ensure that operations are timely, effective and efficient and meet both expectations of visitors, residents and business whilst ensuring trauma informed and dignified care and support to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

You will develop strong strategic partnerships with other government agencies, sector and support organisations, peak bodies and work collaboratively to achieve strategic outcomes.

We’re looking or someone with:

strong leadership skills, extensive management or operations experience, and experience in leading teams through change

experience in stakeholder management

experience gained through substantial experience and/or relevant training or qualifications in developing programs and/or services that promote and support community participation

strong understanding of community support in a local and global city context.

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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, criminal history and working with children check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026.

For more information, contact Kirsten Woodward, Executive Manager Social City on 02 •••• •201.

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 •••• •333.

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.