Team Leader City Design

• Demonstrated experience in 

1.  implementing design excellence outcomes in public infrastructure projects,

2.  influencing stakeholders for good community outcomes & leading multi-disciplinary teams

• Rewarding remuneration starting from $123,000 plus super
• We exemplify flexibility, prioritize work-life balance, and foster an outstanding cultural environment.

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest and one of the 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, located in Narre Warren, which is a must-visit destination in Melbourne’s southeast.  Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity, inspiring an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere; and has become a lively 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

Lead by effectively managing staff, formulating policies and procedures, engaging stakeholders, achieving service levels and standards.

What you’ll deliver 

• Lead the team to deliver the organisation’s strategic planning objectives and initiatives with a shared leadership approach.
• Provide direction, role clarity and coaching to ensure team members have clear work objectives,
• Manage day-to-day work priorities of the City Design team to meet departmental and corporate objectives, including monitoring and delegation of work to relevant staff.
• Lead Casey’s Design Excellence Program by implementing the vision of the program.
• Prepare and implement plans, policies and documents for the design and creation of holistic, meaningful and responsive urban, civil and landscape improvement projects.
• Provide strategic direction, design critique and effective expert advice on design proposals applying knowledge of best practice and sustainability principles.
• Develop and implement key design initiatives in the City of Casey including urban & landscape design frameworks, master plans, public realm strategies and other policies for activity areas.
• Build robust partnerships that transcend traditional and community boundaries.

What you’ll bring 

• Degree or Masters in Architecture, Urban Design or Landscape Architecture or relevant industry experience.
• Relevant experience in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, City Planning or a related field.
• Understanding of the relevant Acts of Parliament and associated regulations, codes of practice and Australian standards
• Strong leadership and management skills are essential for coordinating a team and managing complex design projects.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial oversight, as many City Design projects involve significant budgets.
• 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:  Team Leader City Design -PD- 2023 10 30.pdf

To find out more about the role, please contact Mick Barrett - Manager City Design and Construction, on 03 9705 5*** and ******@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on 13 February 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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