Head of Strategic Planning Growth and Contributions
Band 8 salary from $130,497 to $146,231+ Super
* Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership in land use planning
* Permanent full time role offering outstanding professional growth.
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.
* Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
* 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.
* Family‐friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life's biggest moments.
* Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted gym memberships and an onsite café – convenience in one place.
You will deliver strategic land use planning across Casey's growth areas, major activity centres and key investment locations, while driving the effective management of the Contributions Plan Reserve and Public Open Space Contributions Reserve to fund critical municipal infrastructure.
Lead high‐quality research, data analysis and innovation that advance sector‐leading strategic planning and contributions management, and clearly communicate emerging priorities, indicators and trends to internal and external stakeholders.
What You'll deliver
* Lead the preparation, implementation and review of key strategic plans—including Precinct Structure Plans, Contributions Plans, Structure Plans and Development Plans—and oversee major strategic planning projects and planning scheme amendments.
* Provide coordinated strategic direction for the planning of growth areas and major activity centres, ensuring high‐quality advice to Council, Executive leaders and internal teams.
* Oversee effective management of the Contributions Plan and Public Open Space reserves, including infrastructure agreements, system improvements and financial sustainability.
* Build strong relationships with government agencies, developers and community stakeholders, representing Council at planning panels, committees and tribunals to achieve collaborative, customer‐focused outcomes.
* Demonstrate strong leadership, financial acumen and organisational capability fostering innovation, managing risk, promoting cross‐functional collaboration and creating a high‐performance team environment.
What You'll Bring
* Tertiary qualification in town planning or a related discipline, supported by substantial relevant experience; strategic land use planning expertise is highly regarded.
* Proven ability to operate effectively and lead, motivate and support teams in a complex, evolving and ambiguous environment.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to build strong stakeholder relationships, influence outcomes and represent the organisation confidently.
* Highly developed analytical, organisational, reporting and presentation abilities.
* Strong strategic thinking capability with a clear understanding of economic, political and social factors influencing local government and the development sector, and the ability to translate emerging priorities and trends into meaningful insights for Casey.
* Willingness to undergo pre‐employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Psychometric Testing.
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.
Applications close at 11:55pm on Wednesday 11 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 Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.
We are a 2024Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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