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Project Manager

City of Casey
Narre Warren, VIC
A$97,009-$105,740 p/a (Band 6)
Construction → Project Management
Full-time
On-site

Posted 26 days ago


  • Exciting 2 new positions for a passionate project manager with demonstrated experience in Infrastructure delivery.
  • Expertise in managing client-side projects and contracts to deliver major capital construction initiatives.
  • Full-time limited tenure positions until May 2027 offering a flexible hybrid working model.
  • Salary (Band 6) $97,009 - $105,740 plus super with a monthly RDO for full time 40-hour weeks.

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 who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s southeast. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Benefits | City of Casey

  • Assistance with education, career advancement, and professional growth.
  • Financial support for your professional association membership.
  • Flexible work options, including remote work, flexible hours, and the ability to purchase additional leave.
  • Enterprise Agreement salary increases.
  • Novated lease options and superannuation salary sacrifice.
  • An exceptional range of physical, mental health, and wellbeing support services.
  • Gym and pool access with discounted memberships and complimentary "Workout Wednesdays.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

Play an active role in advancing sustainable infrastructure management in the City of Casey, focusing on construction supervision and the execution of infrastructure projects.

Collaborate as a key member of the City Design and Construction team to efficiently plan, deliver, and oversee building and civil construction programs.

What you’ll deliver

  • Oversee daily progress of building construction projects, ensuring contractor performance and project delivery on time, within budget, and to high standards.
  • Provide support and reports to internal stakeholders, including council officers.
  • Track project progress, risks, and milestones using the Altus system; prepare financial reports on budgets and variances.
  • Administer contracts with service providers, consultants, and contractors.
  • Conduct site visits, audits, and compliance assessments; manage asset handover, training, and defects.
  • Evaluate project plans for design integrity and policy compliance, and address public/councillor inquiries.
  • Collaborate with the City Design and Construction team and other departments; take on additional project management duties as needed.
  • Serve as the primary contact and decision-maker for contractors.

What you’ll bring

  • Tertiary or trade qualification in Infrastructure Project Management, Building Construction, Civil Engineering or relevant discipline.
  • Proven experience in delivering council projects.
  • Experience managing significant capital works projects, developing contracts, and supervising consultants and contractors.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and services plans, drawings, and specifications.
  • Experience in contract documentation, construction, and administration.
  • Familiarity with project management frameworks.
  • Construction White Card.
  • Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check & Eligibility to Work check.
  • A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

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.

Position Description: Project Manager - PD - 2025 03 12.pdf

To find out more about the role, please contact , Jenni McPherson, Head of Civil Design and Construction- 9709 9424 and [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on 8 April 2025.

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, 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.


About City of Casey

Narre Warren, VIC, Australia

The City of Casey remains one of the fastest growing regions in Australia with approximately 283,000 residents.

Our community is changing...Take a look at what makes the City of Casey such a diverse, vibrant and multicultural city.

About Casey

Casey has the most residents of any municipality in Victoria

The current population of the City of Casey (as at 31 December 2014) is approximately 283,000, with a projected population of 459,000 at 2036.

Casey is the eighth fastest-growing municipality in Australia.

Casey is the third fastest-growing municipality in Victoria behind Wyndham and Whittlesea.

Who is moving to Casey?

Casey’s population growth is largely driven by young families

Casey’s population grows by an average 7,300 people per year. This is expected to increase to an average 8,700 people per year by 2031.

Currently, 43.9 per cent of annual growth is due to natural increase. By 2036, natural increase is expected to contribute to over 70 per cent of annual population growth.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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