IT Project Manager

Salary: $116,614 – $130,608 per year

IT 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.
Purpose of the role

The City Performance directorate underpins the delivery of service excellence by providing expertise in financial services, governance and business technology.

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 and
risks.

About you

The Project Manager is responsible for the following:

• Project Delivery

  • Deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget in line with Bayside Project Management Framework (BPMF).

• Project Planning

  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource schedules to achieve agreed outcomes.

• Risk & Issue Management

  • Identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes, escalating to the Project Control Group as needed.

• Stakeholder Engagement

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

• Governance & Compliance

  • Maintain project governance documentation (Project Life Documents, status reports, registers) in accordance with the BPMF.

• Executive Reporting

  • Provide regular status updates on progress, milestones, budget, and key decisions to the Project Control Group and IT Project Delivery Lead.

• Vendor & Contract Management

  • Oversee external vendor relationships, contract deliverables, service levels, and value for money.

• Change & Transition

  • Ensure smooth handover of project deliverables into business-as-usual operations.

• Continuous Improvement

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

• Values & Conduct

  • Model high standards of behaviour and promote Bayside Council's organisational values.

Our benefits and culture

As 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 year

• 10 days sick leave each year

• 5 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 + super

Applicants 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.