• Connect industry, skills and local job opportunities in one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing cities.
• Location: Bunjil Place Narre Warren, Hybrid & Flexible working options available
• Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
• Salary: Band 6 from $99,900 to $108,900 +Super (subject to experience)

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our multi-award winning, architecturally designed workplace - located in Bunjil Place in Melbourne's southeast – inspires collaboration and creativity. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Key Benefits:

• Flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Activity-based working model allows us to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
• Diverse professional development opportunities.
• Keep up to date with the latest thinking in your profession with a paid membership to Economic Development Australia – the national practitioners network for Economic Development officers
• Convenient location near Westfield shopping centre, with gym/pool access, discounted memberships, and onsite café.
• A values driven culture: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud. And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey
  

About the Role

Shape the future of jobs and skills in Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing and most diverse municipalities. As our economy grows and evolves, ensuring local skills align with industry needs is critical to supporting sustainable employment, business growth and local jobs for our residents.

We are seeking a strategic and outcomes‑focused individual to join Council’s Economic Development team and lead key initiatives that strengthen the connection between industry, education and employment providers and government. With a primary focus on jobs, skills and pathways, this senior role will play a vital part in ensuring Casey’s workforce is prepared for jobs now and into the future.

Reporting to the Principal Economic Development Officer, you will drive workforce development initiatives, champion equitable and inclusive employment practices, and build strong partnerships with industry and key stakeholders. You will also contribute to a broader range of economic development projects and priorities, working collaboratively across Council to support business growth, investment and local employment outcomes.

With a strong focus on industry engagement, facilitation and project delivery, you will help create practical, place‑based economic and workforce outcomes that benefit Casey’s businesses and local jobseekers.

Key Deliverables include: 

• Working closely with local businesses and industry groups to understand current and emerging workforce needs
• Strengthening and leveraging partnerships with education, training and employment organisations to deliver aligned workforce development outcomes
• Coordinating, monitoring and delivering key projects under Council’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Federation University and Chisholm Institute
• Coordinating and facilitating workforce and skills initiatives, industry networks and forums that support collaboration and knowledge‑sharing
• Supporting equitable and inclusive employment pathways for Casey residents through collaboration, advocacy and placed-based initiatives
• Providing expert advice, insights and evidence‑based recommendations to Council, partners and the community to inform decision‑making
• Monitoring trends, evaluating outcomes and continuously improving initiatives to maximise impact  

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience delivering projects within economic development, workforce development or jobs and skills‑related portfolios
• Strong understanding of the relationship between industry demand, skills development, education and employment pathways
• Proven ability to build, manage and sustain effective partnerships across government, industry and education sectors
• Highly developed facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience analysing labour market and economic data and translating insights into practical, place‑based initiatives
• Sound project management capability, including planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to operate effectively in an evolving role and respond to changing priorities and organisational needs
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume. No need to address selection criteria.

For enquiries, contact Tamara Ekanayake, Head of Economic Development at tekanayake@casey.vic.gov.au or 9705 5796

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 26 April 2026.

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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