• Collaborate with developers to shape Victoria’s growth through an innovative partnership model.
• Leverage your leadership in statutory planning, to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.
• Two newly established permanent full-time opportunities with the benefit of flexible working arrangements.
• Band 8 salary range $126,696 - $141,972 (subject to skills and experience) plus super with a 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 who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s south east. 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

As a strategic leader, you will guide a dedicated team in shaping prosperous, vibrant, and liveable new communities within Casey’s growth areas, through the effective and timely delivery of statutory planning services.

You will actively foster and contribute to a culture of innovation, empowerment, and engagement within the Growth and Investment Department, supporting a collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.

What you’ll deliver 

• Lead and inspire the planning team, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Provide expert oversight and guidance across Council’s development approval processes.
• Oversee statutory planning operations, ensuring compliance with policy, legislation, and service standards.
• Manage complex and major planning applications, including project coordination and decision-making.
• Represent Council in tribunals, hearings, and stakeholder negotiations.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives, policy development, and continuous service improvement.
• Monitor performance, manage resources, and implement training and development programs for staff.
• Serve as a key contact for stakeholders, delivering consistent advice and support on planning matters.

What you’ll bring 

• A degree or diploma in Town Planning, Urban Studies or Urban Geography with several years of relevant experience.
• Proven senior-level expertise in major project planning, with a strong background in growth area planning considered highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and coach a team of staff and consultants to meet priorities and targets.
• Robust expertise in stakeholder and community engagement, with a track record of achieving positive, collaborative planning outcomes through effective consultation and negotiation.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Psychometric Testing
• 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, Craig Haughey - Head of Statutory Planning Growth, on 9709 9950 and chaughey@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on 21 May 2025.

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 9777 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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