Job Reference: 10069

Division: City Life 

Unit: Social City  

Section: City Spaces 

Salary: AUD 138,505.00 - 155,210.00 per annum plus Superannuation 

Employment status: Permanent 

Employment arrangement: Full Time

Location: Inner-city

Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement

This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

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. 

The City’s Social City unit works to build resilient and thriving communities by providing welcoming, safe, and inclusive programs, services and spaces where all people can connect, learn and find resources and support on Gadigal Land. 

The City of Sydney is looking for a passionate and experienced manager to lead a newly created team, Aboriginal City Spaces. Work with us to consult and communicate strategically for a range of programs and services focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need: 

• to be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and recognised in the community as such. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977
• lived experience or knowledge of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, cultural knowledge and insight into the complexity and needs of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
• leadership skills, management experience and experience in leading teams through change
• experience in developing and delivering new models of integrated community facilities and programs
• experience in or ability to develop appropriate governance models for the management of culturally appropriate community facilities
• experience with developing programs through community consultation that promote and support community participation and outcomes.

At the City of Sydney you’ll join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city’s dynamic future.

To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select 'Apply' to complete your online application. Video applications (not greater than 20 minutes) responding to the application questions including a brief statement of your interest in this role can be emailed to recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration, national criminal check and Working With Children Check.

Position description: View or download the position description

Applications must be submitted online by 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 May 2024.

For further information contact: Kirsten Woodward, Manager Social City on 02 9246 7201, 0448 201 992 or kwoodward@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.

We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.

We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse sexualities and genders to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.