• Newly created leadership opportunity
• Narre Warren, Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Permanent, Full Time role
• $ 130, 497 - $ 146, 231 + Superannuation (Band 8), Monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour weeks

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.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
• Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family, offering support whenever you need it.
• Family‑friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted gym memberships and an onsite café - convenience in one place.
• Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Role

This is an outstanding opportunity to drive strategic oversight and governance of project-related financial activities, manage a high-performing team delivering expert financial to support decision making, and foster strong partnerships to deliver customer-focused financial advice.

What You’ll deliver

• Ensure strategic alignment between capital investment programs and developer contribution funding to optimise infrastructure delivery
• Establish and maintain enterprise financial governance frameworks
• Lead continuous improvement of project financial decision‑making processes to strengthen financial discipline, transparency and compliance
• Provide oversight to ensure complete, accurate and reliable financial reporting for all project‑related activities
• Provide independent, evidence‑based financial analysis and assurance to internal project
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Growth and Investment team and relevant project committees
• Lead organisational capability uplift by providing training, guidance and OneCouncil support

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, CPA or CA qualification preferred.
• Experience supporting capital works programs, infrastructure projects, or project-based financial activities
• Significant senior‑level experience leading complex financial or project accounting functions in a large organisation.
• Proven leadership capability, including coaching and developing others
• Demonstrated highly developed internal and external stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in financial governance, compliance, and audit processes, and sound judgement and professionalism in decision-making.
• Experience in ERP Finance systems, exposure to Data Analytics, Technology One Finance system experience including XL one reporting will be highly regarded.
• 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 Belinda Arnott, Head of Finance at barnott@casey.vic.gov.au or 9705 5776

Applications close at 11:55pm on Thursday 16 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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