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 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.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Access to diverse professional development opportunities.
• Conveniently located near Westfield shopping centre, with an adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.
• Work in a multi-award-winning, architecturally designed office with fully equipped kitchens, free coffee, community library on-site, free parking, and more.

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

A bit about the role

Step into a leadership role where you’ll shape the future of rates and revenue systems at one of Victoria’s fastest-growing councils. As the Rates Systems and Project Lead, you’ll drive the delivery of system upgrades, integrations, and process improvements, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant revenue operations.

This role offers the perfect blend of strategic influence, project leadership, and system expertise. You’ll lead key initiatives like TechOne and OneCouncil upgrades, collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, and guide a small team to deliver impactful outcomes for the community.

What you’ll deliver

• Lead end-to-end delivery of key rating system projects, including upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
• Oversee configuration and maintenance of TechnologyOne and other rating platforms to ensure compliance and data accuracy.
• Provide expert guidance on system design, automation, and customer data to support efficient operations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to deliver streamlined and effective solutions.
• Supervise and mentor project officers to support high-quality, timely project delivery and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant degree or diploma in business, project management, accounting, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Proven experience managing system upgrades and integrations, especially with TechnologyOne, OneCouncil, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Local Government legislation relevant to rates, revenue, and property valuation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across all levels, including government and community.
• Ability to lead collaboration across cross-functional teams and deliver customer-focused, value-driven project outcomes.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check.
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

Position Description: Rates System and Project Lead

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 Jo Kaylock, Head of Revenue and Rating at [email protected].

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Sunday 3rd August 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, 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].

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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