Applying for a Position with the City
Your application for employment should be lodged online through our website.
Thank you for your interest in applying for a position with the City of Sydney. The following information has been prepared to assist you with your application.
As an employee of the City not only will you benefit from working in the pre-eminent local government authority but you will also have access to a generous training and development program with outstanding career progression opportunities and competitive rates of pay. Through your skills and experience you will have the opportunity to contribute to an organisation offering a diverse range of services, ensuring that the City of Sydney maintains its position as a vibrant, spectacular and world renowned City of international status.
Selection Process
The City of Sydney is keen to get the best applicant for its vacant positions. Accordingly, the selection process is based on merit principles and equal employment opportunity. Your application will be considered against the requirements of the position and your experience.
Your online application will be acknowledged from this web site and if you are selected for interview, the City will contact you with details of where and when the interview will take place. In most cases the City will provide at least 3 working days notice.
The selection process may also include:
- A medical assessment at the City’s expense.
- A Working with Children Check.
- A Background check.
What you should include in your online application
To assist in your claim for a position, online Job Applications should be clear and concise, relate to the position applied for and include:-
- a short resume including the name and telephone number of two work referees (people who have directly supervised you or who have knowledge of your capacity to perform the duties of the advertised position) and;
- a covering letter detailing your knowledge, skills, experience and ability to meet the specified requirements as outlined in the job description.
How to apply online
Online applications should be made via our website.
Enquiries regarding the application process can be directed to Human Resources by email to recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
All online applications should reach the City by 5pm on the advertised closing date.
When you can expect to hear from us
After applying online you will receive an immediate acknowledgement that the City of Sydney has received your application.
Successful applicants will generally be notified within two weeks of the interview, and unsuccessful applicants will be notified once the recruitment process has been finalised.
To view current vacancies please refer to our Position Vacant page.
To find out more about a career with the City of Sydney please refer to our summary of conditions of employment.
