• Contribute to building a liveable city and supporting a thriving local economy for the Casey community.
• Gain exposure to strategic planning in growth and established areas.
• Permanent full time role with flexible work arrangements.
• Starting salary Band 5 $ 79,249 plus Super (subject to experience) 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 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

Contribute to Council's strategic land use planning to support growth and investment, aligning with our goals for a Liveable City, Thriving Local Economy, and High Performing Organisation.

What you’ll deliver 

• Assist in preparing, implementing and reviewing land use strategies.
• Contribute to improving the Casey Planning Scheme.
• Respond to Councillor and customer enquiries promptly.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve planning outcomes.
• Deliver strategic planning projects on time and budget.
• Prepare reports with recommendations for the Council and Executive Leadership Team.
• Support the delivery of corporate strategies.
• The position may also be required to undertake other duties as directed by management.

What you’ll bring

• 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 and 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 talent@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on 23 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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