Location : Bayside Council, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaIT Project Manager Full-time Opportunity, work 35 hours a week – 9 day fortnight Ensure the timely and accurate capture, workflow and distribution of documentation.

Rockdale based onsite

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

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About The Role

The IT Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that IT projects are delivered successfully and adherence to the Bayside Council project management framework.

They work to manage project scope, budgets, and timelines, while also leading project teams and communicating with stakeholders to ensure everyone is aligned and informed about project progress andrisks.

About You

The Project Manager is responsible for the following: Project DeliveryDeliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget in line with Bayside Project Management Framework (BPMF).

Project PlanningDevelop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource schedules to achieve agreed outcomes.

Risk & Issue ManagementIdentify, assess, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes, escalating to the Project Control Group as needed.

Stakeholder EngagementBuild relationships with sponsors, business units, vendors, and executives, keeping all parties informed on project status and risks.

Governance & ComplianceMaintain project governance documentation (Project Life Documents, status reports, registers) in accordance with the BPMF.Executive ReportingProvide regular status updates on progress, milestones, budget, and key decisions to the Project Control Group and IT Project Delivery Lead.

Vendor & Contract ManagementOversee external vendor relationships, contract deliverables, service levels, and value for money.

Change & TransitionEnsure smooth handover of project deliverables into business-as-usual operations.

Continuous ImprovementConduct post-implementation reviews, capture lessons learned, and contribute to maturing Council's project management practices.

Values & ConductModel high standards of behaviour and promote Bayside Council's organisational values.

Our Benefits And CultureAs an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:3 extra days off during Christmas each year10 days sick leave each year5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents
Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to Fitness Passport
Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations Apply now
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Closing date: Friday 21 August, 2026.

Salary: From $116,614 - $130,608 pa + superApplicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience,or identity, feel valued and respected.

We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role.

Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.