Strategy Planning and Performance Officer

• Narre Warren, Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Permanent Fulltime, Monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour weeks
• $ 102,667 - $ 111,908 Band 6 + Super (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 and cosmopolitan 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.
• Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
• Reproductive health leave, up to 5 days of paid leave to support our employees
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family, offering support whenever you need it.
• 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

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, planning, performance and data. You'll contribute to the delivery of Council-wide planning processes, develop meaningful performance insights that inform executive decision-making, and help shape how one of Victoria's largest councils measures and reports on its success. Working across the organisation, you'll build strong relationships, facilitate workshops, improve reporting systems and make a tangible contribution to outcomes for the Casey community.

What you'll do

You'll help shape how Council plans, measures and reports on its performance. Working across the organisation, you'll support strategic planning processes, develop meaningful performance insights and deliver reporting that informs decision-making.

You'll collaborate with stakeholders to drive integrated planning outcomes, facilitate workshops, support major planning and budgeting activities, and continuously improve Council's planning and performance reporting systems.

Key focus areas:

• Strategic planning and business planning
• Performance reporting and insights
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Reporting systems and data governance
• Continuous improvement

What you'll bring

You're an analytical and collaborative professional who can turn data into insights and build strong relationships across a complex organisation. You enjoy working with stakeholders, improving systems and contributing to better organisational outcomes.

You'll have:

• Experience in strategic planning, performance reporting or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing performance and/or statutory reports
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of performance measurement and reporting practices
• Experience with Power BI, CAMMS, Excel and Word (desirable)

• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, Psychometric Testing, Functional Assessment (Medical/physio) delete what is not applicable

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.

For enquiries, contact Eleanor Reid - Acting Strategy Planning & Performance Lead at @casey.vic.gov.au

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 2 August 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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