Business Administration Manager
Careers at Council
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
Sydney, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
Sydney
MAJOR EVENTS & FESTIVALS/Creative City/CITY LIFE
Full Time/Term Contract up to june 2029
$124,732 - $141,756 per annum plus superannuation
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.
About The Role
Are you an experienced business operations or project manager with a passion for events? The City of Sydney is seeking a Business Administration Manager to support the successful delivery of our Major Events and Festivals portfolio.
In this role, you’ll manage procurement and contracting processes, oversee event budgets, drive compliance and lead key business and administrative projects all while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to bring Sydney’s iconic public events to life.
Key Responsibilities
lead and manage procurement and contracting processes in partnership with the City’s legal, risk and governance teamsprovide strategic advice on business operations, resourcing, and finance to support event deliverymaintain oversight of event budgets and ensure financial reporting is accurate and timelydevelop internal memos and approvals in line with the City’s Register of Delegationsbuild and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure smooth project deliverysupport cross-functional collaboration across programming, production and operations teams.
We’re Looking For Someone With
a degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent professional experiencequalifications or demonstrated experience in Procurement and/or Contract Managementexperience providing business/administrative services to a high-performing operationstrong stakeholder management and negotiation skillsproven ability to balance governance requirements with commercial outcomes.
Be part of a team delivering some of the city’s most exciting public celebrations. Apply now and help shape the future of Sydney’s Major Events and Festivals.
Download position description.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 8th July.
For more information, contact Stefanie Makaroff, Business Operations Manager on 02 9246 7623
What We Can Offer You
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance Collaborative approach to flexible workingCity centre head office, with many public transport options.Professional developmentLeadership and management development programFurther education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leaveOpportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awardsEmployee assistance program offering free, confidential counsellingSupporting families26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leavePaid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leavePaid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leavePart-time and job-sharing options availableSupportive return-to-work environmentInclusive cultureRecognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaActive employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networkRecognised family inclusive workplaceVeteran employment supporter
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How To Apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at [email protected] or 02 9265 9333.
Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.
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Full-time
Description
Sydney
MAJOR EVENTS & FESTIVALS/Creative City/CITY LIFE
Full Time/Term Contract up to june 2029
$124,732 - $141,756 per annum plus superannuation
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.
About The Role
Are you an experienced business operations or project manager with a passion for events? The City of Sydney is seeking a Business Administration Manager to support the successful delivery of our Major Events and Festivals portfolio.
In this role, you’ll manage procurement and contracting processes, oversee event budgets, drive compliance and lead key business and administrative projects all while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to bring Sydney’s iconic public events to life.
Key Responsibilities
lead and manage procurement and contracting processes in partnership with the City’s legal, risk and governance teamsprovide strategic advice on business operations, resourcing, and finance to support event deliverymaintain oversight of event budgets and ensure financial reporting is accurate and timelydevelop internal memos and approvals in line with the City’s Register of Delegationsbuild and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure smooth project deliverysupport cross-functional collaboration across programming, production and operations teams.
We’re Looking For Someone With
a degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent professional experiencequalifications or demonstrated experience in Procurement and/or Contract Managementexperience providing business/administrative services to a high-performing operationstrong stakeholder management and negotiation skillsproven ability to balance governance requirements with commercial outcomes.
Be part of a team delivering some of the city’s most exciting public celebrations. Apply now and help shape the future of Sydney’s Major Events and Festivals.
Download position description.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 8th July.
For more information, contact Stefanie Makaroff, Business Operations Manager on 02 9246 7623
What We Can Offer You
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance Collaborative approach to flexible workingCity centre head office, with many public transport options.Professional developmentLeadership and management development programFurther education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leaveOpportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awardsEmployee assistance program offering free, confidential counsellingSupporting families26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leavePaid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leavePaid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leavePart-time and job-sharing options availableSupportive return-to-work environmentInclusive cultureRecognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaActive employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networkRecognised family inclusive workplaceVeteran employment supporter
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How To Apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at [email protected] or 02 9265 9333.
Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.
Apply for this role
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