AddressAbout Us
The City of Ryde has an ambitious vision - to be Sydney’s premier destination to work, live, and play and to be the place to be for both lifestyle and opportunity.
Located in Sydney’s Northwest Suburbs and only 12 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD, the city encompasses an area of approximately 40 square kilometres, including waterways and parklands. With over 130,000 people calling the City of Ryde home, it is a thriving, aspiring and diverse community.
Add to this Macquarie Park - Sydney’s original innovation district. Sitting on a sprawling nearly 7km2 of built and natural environments, it houses the Australian headquarters of 10 of the world’s top 100 companies, as well as the highly regarded Macquarie University.
As City Architect you will have the unique opportunity to help bring to fruition, the City of Ryde’s vision of becoming Sydney’s premier destination to work, live, and play.
About the Role
This key position – City Architect – reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer will work as part of the wider senior management team to lead the delivery of the City of Ryde’s transformation program. Functionally the role’s key responsibilities include providing expertise and guidance in the design process across Council’s architectural, landscape architectural, recreation planning and engineering design.
Outside of these core responsibilities it is expected that, driven by a passion for innovation and design, you will promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the broader organisation whilst providing expert advice to both the Executive Leadership team, Mayor and Councillors.
An attractive remuneration package is on offer as would be expected of such a position.
The City of Ryde is in a period of generational growth, of which the City Architect will play a pivotal role.
About You
This is a truly unique opportunity.
The City of Ryde is a thriving part of Sydney. which whilst presenting great opportunities brings with it associated challenges. As a highly regarded design professional – from either a government or private sector background – you will bring with you a significant track record of delivery and project management within the fields of architecture, landscape architecture or civil design.
Key to your own success will be your ability to personally impact and constructively challenge - at organisational level – existing norms and to operate confidently at senior levels with elected representatives and senior partners, both within Council, across Government and within the private sector.
Familiarity of relevant legislation within the Local Government context is preferable but not essential, as is knowledge and understanding of the changing social, political, and economic issues facing the local government sector. Lastly, the position will suit an individual who is passionate about design, community and people leadership and who has a strong sense of integrity and ownership.
It is further expected that the successful applicant will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field together with a current registration with the NSW Architects Registration Board.
Please note: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
How to apply
To apply for this position and for a copy of the comprehensive candidate brochure, please contact Gareth Broadrick on: lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 13th February 2024
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