Manager of City Design and Construction

• Help shape how one of Victoria's fastest-growing communities' lives, moves, and thrives

• Hybrid & flexible working options + regular WFH days each week
• Permanent full-time role in a collaborative senior leadership team
• Senior Officer contract - salary negotiable subject to experience

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 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.
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Familyfriendly 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 cafe - convenience in one place.
• Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.
• Enjoy our stunning, architecturally designed workspace, complete with free coffee, a community library and free parking.
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Role

Reporting to the Director City Planning and Infrastructure, this key leadership role oversees three teams with approximately 35 staff. These teams provide civil, urban and landscape design, construction, project management and supervision services to create high quality public buildings, civil infrastructure, open spaces and streetscapes.

Play a role in the Senior Leadership Team by contributing and shaping our community making Casey an adaptable, future-ready organisation, where innovative people and partnerships thrive to deliver maximum benefit.

A leadership role like no other - be empowered to make decisions that make a difference and focus on achieving outcomes. We are delivering on an ambitious transformation program that will require your drive to support the department through change. You will showcase a good understanding of project management, capital works, construction and design to play a key role in delivering our Capital Works program. This is an exciting program of works that includes several major community and recreation facility projects that are underway and planned into the future.

To be successful in this role you will be required to demonstrate the following:

• Passion for leading teams and developing people.
• Demonstrated ability to foster both internal and external relationships and maximise partnership opportunities.
• Sound understanding of the economic, political and social issues relating to the Local Government environment, with the ability to strategically identify patterns, trends or implications before planning or acting.
• Strong political acumen and financial awareness.
• Good understanding of engineering, project management, capital works, construction and design.
• Proven ability to think critically and strategically.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across service delivery
• Ability to have a positive impact on the Casey community.

Your Skills & Attributes

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management or relevant design related discipline are expected. With significant related experience / background in leading large and diverse workforces, finance and strategic planning. Sound understanding of the economic, political and social issues relating to the Local Government environment is a prerequisite.

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.

To find out more about the role, please contact Kathryn Seirlis - Director City Planning and Infrastructure 9705 5243 or [email protected]

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 28th March 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 [email protected].

We are a 2026 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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