• Demonstrated experience as a Town Planner, with local government experience viewed as an asset.
• 2x great opportunity working full time 40 hours per week or part time 3 days a week + flexible working conditions.
• Salary Band 6 $99,920 - $108,913 (subject to experience) + super

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:

• Development-focused organisation with access to diverse professional development courses, networks and programs, including financial support for obtaining relevant certifications.
• A supportive learning culture with flexible working hours options, and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Join a diverse and passionate team in a unique working environment.
• Access to our dedicated health and wellbeing program.
• 2 minutes’ walk to Westfield shopping centre, free onsite carpark, gym/pool with discounted memberships and free workout Wednesday.

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

A bit about the role

Develop and manage planning projects, planning proposals and amendments to the Casey Planning Scheme, ensuring alignment with Victoria's planning objectives and responsiveness to evolving circumstances.

This role will contribute to the development and refinement of policies that promote orderly and sustainable land use and development within the City of Casey.

What you’ll deliver

• Develop land use and development strategies and projects to address complex planning issues.
• Assess and manage various planning scheme amendments and development plans, represent Council at panels, tribunals, and other forums.
• Contribute to the monitoring, maintenance, and reform of the Casey Planning Scheme.
• Liaise with government agencies, community organisations, and stakeholders regarding land use planning, development issues, and strategic projects.
• Facilitate community engagement activities to gather input and feedback.
• Prepare briefs and manage external consultants for strategic planning and legal matters.
• Provide technical support to team members and departmental staff on strategic and statutory planning issues.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant qualifications in Town Planning, Urban Studies or Urban Geography or related field.
• Experience as a Town Planner, including some local government experience would be considered an advantage.
• Experience in project management, strategy development, and planning scheme amendments.
• 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.

Position Description: Senior Strategic Planner - PD 2025 10 10.pdf

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you. Please indicate in your cover letter the role preference. Eg: full time or part time.

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, Jason Pullman - Team Leader Strategic Planning & Reform, on 9709 9476 and [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Tuesday 28 October 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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