Senior Project Manager

• Narre Warren location with hybrid & flexible working options

• Permanent full-time role

• Band 8: $134,085-$150,252 + superannuation, based on experience

• Monthly RDO based on a full-time 40-hour working week

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.

• Family‑friendly 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 café - 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 help shape how one of Australia's fastest-growing councils adopts AI, automation and emerging technologies.

You'll play a leading role in delivering Casey’s newly established AI and Automation Program, which will be the primary focus of this position. You’ll also support other planned system implementation, automation, digital uplift and technology-enabled service improvement projects as required. From strategy and planning through to implementation and benefits realisation, you'll partner with business leaders, technology specialists and vendors to deliver practical solutions that improve services and create measurable value.

Key opportunities include:

• Shaping a greenfield AI and Automation Program.

• Delivering enterprise-wide technology and digital transformation projects.

• Influencing responsible AI adoption across Council.

• Working with executive sponsors to drive innovation and service improvement.

• Creating tangible outcomes for employees, customers and the community.

You'll bring together business, technology and governance stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, to scope and in accordance with Casey's project management framework and governance requirements.

What You'll Deliver

• Lead high-impact AI, automation, digital and service improvement projects from idea to implementation.

• Deliver measurable outcomes that improve services, business performance and community experience.

• Drive effective project governance, risk management, budgeting and reporting.

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, stakeholders, vendors and delivery partners.

• Successfully embed new solutions into business and technology operations, ensuring sustainable adoption and benefits realisation.

• Bring together diverse teams across business, technology, data, cyber security, privacy and procurement to achieve shared outcomes.

• Provide leadership and clarity in a fast-moving environment where priorities and delivery pathways continue to evolve.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a collaborative and commercially minded project leader who can turn complex ideas into practical outcomes.

Essential Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management, Information Technology or a related discipline.

• Proven experience delivering large-scale technology, digital transformation, automation, system implementation or business improvement projects.

• Demonstrated success leading projects through the full lifecycle, from planning through to implementation and operational handover.

• Experience working across business, technology, governance and vendor environments.

• Strong knowledge of Agile AI project delivery methodologies such as, Scrum, Kanban, Lean frameworks, PMI-CPMAI, AI Native Foundations (SAFe) or equivalent.

• Strong governance, financial management and procurement experience.

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.

• Willingness to undertake pre-employment checks, including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Working Rights verification.

You'll Stand Out If You Have

• Delivered AI, automation or enterprise technology initiatives into live operational environments.

• Led complex programs involving business leaders, technical specialists, governance functions and external vendors.

• Successfully navigated ambiguity, shifting priorities and evolving technology landscapes.

• Balanced innovation with governance, cyber security, privacy and operational requirements.

• Embedded new technologies that delivered measurable business outcomes and lasting organisational value.

• Experience within local government, public sector or another large, complex organisation.

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 Service Improvement Project Hub Lead at talent@casey.vic.gov.au  

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 30 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 Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

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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