• Create a meaningful legacy in an impactful leadership role, shaping the city’s future growth
• Nurture a shared leadership culture, that enables and empowers
• Permanent full-time position in a supportive and progressive Executive Team
• Senior Officer Contract: Salary negotiable subject to experience and capabilities

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 430,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses.

Our main office is located within Bunjil Place in Narre Warren in Melbourne’s southeast, a contemporary workspace designed on activity-based working. Bunjil Place reflects the city’s rich diversity, providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere as a thriving community meeting place.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey 

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration,  learning and aspiration.
• Access to diverse personal growth and 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 and fruit, community library on-site, free parking.

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

A bit about the role

As the Director City Planning and Infrastructure, you’ll be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, driving the strategic direction and long-term vision of one of Victoria’s fastest-growing municipalities.

Leading a diverse portfolio, including planning, economic development, design, construction, sustainability, open space and infrastructure, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the city’s growth, liveability, resilience and innovation.

As well as being a sector leading leadership role, it provides an opportunity to influence city-shaping decisions, sponsor community-focused outcomes, and foster a culture of collaboration, excellence and continuous improvement across Council. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for creating thriving, future-ready communities, this is your next move.

What you’ll deliver

• Provide strategic leadership to the City Planning and Infrastructure division, ensuring high-impact outcomes for the community.
• Shape and deliver long-term planning, infrastructure, and sustainability strategies aligned with Council’s vision and growth objectives.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Executive Team, and Council to drive organisational transformation, innovation and service excellence.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing leadership team across planning, infrastructure, design, sustainability, and investment.
• Represent Council in key partnerships with government agencies, industry and community stakeholders to influence positive change.

What you’ll bring

• Proven executive leadership experience in a complex organisation, with a strategic mindset and a track record of delivering impactful outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of planning, infrastructure, and sustainability within a local government or similar environment.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A collaborative and values-driven leadership style that empowers others and fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• 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 Glenn Patterson, Chief Executive Officer on 0428 515 603 or gpatterson@casey.vic.gov.au.

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Sunday 28th September 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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