Project Manager - Street Furniture (up to Oct 2029)
Job No:
IWC17953
Location:
St Peters
About Inner West Council
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
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Inner West Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to manage an LGA-wide project that will help transform how public infrastructure is delivered across our diverse and vibrant community of more than 188,000 residents. This is an exciting opportunity to manage the procurement, implementation and transition of a consolidated bus shelter and street furniture contract that will enhance public spaces, improve community outcomes and deliver long-term value for Council.
In this role, you will take ownership of a complex, end-to-end project, leading procurement activities, contract establishment, stakeholder engagement, governance processes and implementation planning. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions, optimise commercial outcomes and ensure a seamless transition from existing arrangements while maintaining service continuity for the community. The role will also contribute to the management of third-party access to public land, helping protect Council assets and support positive public domain outcomes.
We're looking for a collaborative and solutions-focused project professional with experience delivering infrastructure projects, managing complex procurement processes and navigating regulatory and approval frameworks. Strong stakeholder engagement, governance and risk management skills will be key to your success.
* Please note this is a temporary full-time role up to 36 months
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
$114,377.12 - $137,420.92+ Civil Liability Allowance (subject to eligibility) + 12% Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
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Relevant engineering (or equivalent) qualification
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Experience in public infrastructure and legislation
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Demonstrated experience in managing complex procurement or contract establishment processes
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NSW Class C Drivers Licence
Enquiries
Manod Wickramasinghe, A/Senior Manager Traffic & Transport Planning on 9392 5638
Closing Date
Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:30PM
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We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
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Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance
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