Lead, Project Management Officer (AU)

Division: Corporate Services Business Unit: Strategy, Performance & Records Title: Lead, Project Management Officer, TRP Contract - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week Competitive Salary Package (subject to skills and experience) Who we are: Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches. Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business. Working with us: Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy - • Work from home opportunities • Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements • Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits Our opportunity: The key focus areas of this role include: 1) Develop, implement and continuously improve a Council-wide project management system, ensuring consistent and effective project delivery practices. 2) Establish and embed a governance, assurance and reporting framework, enabling strong oversight and realisation of project and program benefits. 3) Ensure project and program compliance with legislation, policies and best practice, reducing risk and maintaining organisational integrity. About you: We’re looking for a strategic and data driven individual to join our collaborative team. You will need strong project/program management skills along with being an exceptional communicator to add value to a team passionate about making a difference to our community. Additional Information: Position Description Applications close on: 19 April 2026 Expected Interview Date: Week commencing 27 April 2026 Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Mark Jones on 0478 263 954 Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required. If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.