Business Administration Manager

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 teams
• provide strategic advice on business operations, resourcing, and finance to support event delivery
• maintain oversight of event budgets and ensure financial reporting is accurate and timely
• develop internal memos and approvals in line with the City’s Register of Delegations
• build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure smooth project delivery
• support 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 experience
• qualifications or demonstrated experience in Procurement and/or Contract Management
• experience providing business/administrative services to a high-performing operation
• strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• proven 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.

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 working

• 3 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 working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

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.