Head Of Capital Infrastructure Program Management

• Proven experience in developing annual and long term capital works programs.
• Proven expertise in elevating infrastructure project management capabilities.
• Enjoy work-life balance with flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements.
• Permanent full time role working with a collaborative and innovative team.
• Band 8 salary starting at $123,000 plus super with a monthly RDO.

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 south east. 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 

• A supportive learning culture where you can grow your career and even your qualifications.
• A hybrid and flexible workplace.
• Multi-award-winning architectural office building with equipped Kitchens, onsite Café, Library, and so much more.
• 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 

You will coordinate development of an annual, 4-year and 10-year Capital Works Program (CWP) in alignment with Council’s Integrated Strategic Planning Framework, Strategic Service Plans and Asset Management Plans.

This role will lead the Infrastructure Project Hub function to improve the organisations project management capability for successful infrastructure project delivery.

What you’ll deliver 

• Design and prepare reports to assist in monitoring and decision making for Council, Council’s Executive Leadership Team and a variety of other stakeholders.
• Participate in developing the Council’s annual plan, strategic services plans, budget and monitor its performance.
• Identify opportunities to use technology that improves the effectiveness of the team.
• Drive use of Casey’s project management framework, procedures and templates for each infrastructure project from scoping to project review.
• Support the City and Asset Planning leadership team to achieve strategic objectives and other operational requirements.
• Contribute to and drive departmental / divisional/ company strategic planning objectives and initiatives as part of the leadership team.
• Actively advocate for and seek out opportunities to achieve shared outcome.
• Collaborate and build partnerships that transcend traditional and community boundaries.

What you’ll bring 

• Degree or diploma with several years of relevant experience; or higher formal qualifications with a shorter period of experience; or lesser formal qualifications supported by extensive relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in development of annual and long-term capital works programs.
• Experience in implementing and uplifting organisational project management practice and culture.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop teams.
• 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.

To find out more about the role, please contact Keri New, Manager City and Asset Planning, on 9705 5383 and ******@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on 13 May 2024.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The City of Casey has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers.

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