About the Employer: The City of Ryde is evolving. We are a diverse and thriving community and a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. We are at the geographic centre of Sydney and our rapid population growth and unprecedented commercial opportunity means the future looks bright for Council and it’s residents. After recently completing an organisational redesign, the city is preparing for its next exciting phase. We require dynamic leaders to inspire purpose, build organisational capability and deliver on council’s vision for our fantastic community. About the Role: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Business Services, will provide inspiring leadership and vision to the newly created Business Services Directorate. This is an exciting role that will lead the transformation of critical business enabling functions that support council to deliver outstanding services to the community. You will work with the Executive Leadership Team establish a shared vision for council as a whole and a set of leadership principles and behaviours that support a culture of collaboration and accountability and a focus on customer experience. The departments within the portfolio include: Finance Procurement and Contract Services Technology People and Culture Customer Experience and Business Improvement Ryde Aquatic and Leisure Centre We are interested in candidates with broad experience, inspiring leadership and political awareness including: Experience contributing and shaping strategy at board level or as part of a senior leadership team; Experience driving improvements in service delivery within a relevant and complex operational environment; This is an exciting opportunity to have a real impact on the City of Ryde and the experience of its residents and visitors. To be Successful in Your Application You Will Demonstrate: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance, HR, Technology or another relevant discipline and broad senior-level experience relevant to the position; A high level of commercial acumen and an ability to apply business thinking to implement solutions across a range of different environments; A demonstrated track-record in developing and driving strategy including communicating and implementing transformational change. Outstanding negotiation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills; Candidates should obtain a copy of the role information package before submitting an application. For a copy of the information package or a confidential discussion please contac t Matt Steele from Perceptive Talent Solutions on ph: 0423 591 544 or email: [emailprotected] Applications should be submitted by email and include a resume and 2 page covering letter. The closing date for applications is 11:30pm Tuesday 5th August 2025 Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. J-18808-Ljbffr
