Executive Manager Project Planning (Internal Only)

• Exciting Leadership Opportunity at CN
• Temporary Role until May 2026

As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it.

Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play.

Through your work, you’ll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city.

The Executive Manager Project Planning is part of the City Infrastructure Directorate and this role reports to the Executive Director City Infrastructure.

The Executive Manager Project Planning will lead CN’s city-wide project planning, survey, civil design and capital portfolio governance to ensure the right projects are planned, prioritised and designed to provide agreed service levels now and into the future for City of Newcastle.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 15 February 2026

Remuneration: Executive Manager Level 1 TRP Package

Contact: Robert Dudgeon - Interim Executive Director City Infrastructure - rdudgeon@ncc.nsw.gov.au - 02 4974 2672

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

We encourage internal employees to inform their current managers if this opportunity is of interest before submitting a formal application.

Internal recruitment and staff movements incur a four (4) week notice period. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team if you require further information.