• Work with major developers in a highly engaged team and culture.
• Limited Tenure until 1 July 2026 (Project work). Hybrid working - Narre Warren-based
• Salary from $99,920 (Band 6) plus Super and monthly RDO for full time 40-hour weeks

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 workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s southeast. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Our Benefits:
Benefits | City of Casey

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Access to diverse professional development opportunities.
• Conveniently located near Westfield shopping centre, with an adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.
• Work in a multi-award-winning, architecturally designed office with fully equipped kitchens, free coffee, community library on-site, free parking, and more.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role
Join a fast-paced strategic planning role where you'll partner with the Victorian Planning Authority and the development industry to prepare a precinct structure plan that contributes to the delivery of our Liveable City outcome.

What you’ll deliver
• Lead the Cardinia Creek South Part 2 Precinct Structure Plan in partnership with the Victorian Planning Authority and developers.
• Manage project delivery to meet timelines, budgets, and standards.
• Represent Council and collaborate with government, industry, consultants, and the community.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, including agendas and timely distribution of minutes.
• Prepare briefs and oversee consultants for technical studies supporting the planning scheme amendment.

What you’ll bring
• Experience as a strategic planner in Victorian growth areas and/or precinct structure planning will be highly regarded.
• Ability to adapt and “hit the ground running” in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree or Diploma in Town Planning, Urban Studies or Urban Geography, or significant experience in a related discipline.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check.
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?
If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact Michael Ford - Head of Strategic Planning Growth and Contributions on 9705 5831 and mjford@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Monday 21 July 2025

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

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

At the City of Casey, we are 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.

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

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