Manager of Growth and Investment

• Career defining role for an experienced senior people leader
• Step into an ambitious role where your growth is our priority
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement, giving you the best of both worlds
• Permanent full time Senior Officer - salary negotiable, subject to experience

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. Casey is growing at 5000 plus households per year, equating to 12,500 residents moving in per annum.

Why join us?

Benefits | City of Casey

At Casey, we live the values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making the community proud. We offer flexible working arrangements with two workspaces in Narre Warren - Bunjil Place and Vibe (works depot) a must-visit destination in Melbourne's southeast that reflects and enhances the city's rich diversity.

We value our people and show this appreciation beyond their remuneration, supporting them through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and innovation.

Our holistic approach offers a range of personal and diverse professional development opportunities that collectively make a big impact to support our people where they need it most.

A bit about the role

Reporting to the Director City Planning and Infrastructure, this senior leadership role leads the Growth and Investment Department, overseeing multiple specialist teams responsible for statutory and strategic planning, property, engineering, subdivision, and economic development services.

These teams play a critical role in shaping new communities in both established and growth areas, while driving investment and economic prosperity across the City of Casey.

Play a key role in the Casey Leadership Team by shaping an adaptable, future-ready organisation where innovation and partnerships thrive to deliver maximum community benefit.

This is a leadership opportunity like no other, empowered with planning and financial delegations, you'll influence major projects, manage significant developer contributions, and bring ideas and reform to life balancing strategic vision with operational excellence.

What you'll deliver

• Strategic and statutory planning and implementation of precinct structure plans for future communities.
• Effective management of $1.6 billion in developer contributions and public open space funds.
• Economic development initiatives that support existing businesses and attract new investment
• Efficient management of Council's property portfolio, including innovative Strategic Property Program.
• Comprehensive delivery of development engineering, subdivision and landscape planning outcomes across the musicality.
• Demonstrated ability to foster both internal and external relationships and maximise partnership opportunities
• Passion for leading teams and developing people.

Your Skills & Attributes

• Tertiary qualifications in planning, engineering, project management or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of property sector and land development processes.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Psychometric Testing

Please visit our careers page at Careers at Casey to view a detailed position description.

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
Kathryn Seirlis -
Director City Planning and Infrastructure
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Applications will be accepted until
11.55pm
on
Sunday 30 November 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, LGBT
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+ 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
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The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.
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