Expressions of Interest – Core System Replacement Steering Committee Independent Advisor
About the 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.
About the OneCouncil Program
The OneCouncil program is a core system replacement program designed to modernise operations, mitigate risk and improve service delivery across Council. The program is governed by an internal Steering Committee chaired by the Chief Executive Officer. To support strong governance and oversight, the Steering Committee includes an Independent Advisor.
The Role
The Independent Advisor is a non-voting position that provides independent advice, oversight and expert guidance to the Steering Committee.
Working closely with the Committee Chair and members, the Advisor will:
- Provide impartial advice and constructive challenge on program risks, controls and delivery strategies.
- Offer independent perspectives on governance arrangements, program management and reporting.
- Advise on key operational, financial and reputational risks.
- Review critical program documentation, including business cases, risk registers, benefits realisation plans and progress reports.
- Support oversight of compliance with legislation, policies and Council directives.
- Contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of the Steering Committee.
The Advisor must remain independent from program delivery and ensure advice is objective and free from conflicts of interest.
Skills and Experience
Council is seeking an individual with:
- Experience serving on a Project Board or similar governance committee within a large, complex organisation.
- Extensive experience overseeing large-scale, technology-driven programs with organisation-wide impact (ideally ERP implementations and/or billing system replacements).
- Strong knowledge of project governance and best practice project and change management methodologies (e.g. Prince2, PROSCI, PCI or equivalent).
- Experience in risk management, financial oversight and benefits realisation in major programs.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications.
- A strong commitment to integrity and governance excellence.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Term and Meeting Requirements
- 18-month term, with the possibility of extension.
- Monthly meetings (approximately 12 per year), 1–2 hours in duration, typically during business hours.
- Additional meetings as required.
- Attendance at a minimum of 75% of meetings in person (virtual attendance by prior arrangement).
- Papers distributed three business days prior to meetings and expected to be read in full.
Remuneration
A sitting fee of $12,000 per annum will be paid quarterly (in arrears) on a pro-rata basis.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to submit:
- A current CV outlining relevant experience; and
- A brief covering letter (maximum two pages) addressing the key skills and experience above and confirming any actual or perceived conflicts of interest.
Expressions of Interest close at 11pm Sunday 1 March 2026.
For further information, please contact Caroline Gowan, Head of Transformation Strategy and Execution at cgowan@casey.vic.gov.au.
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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