Director, Infrastructure & Open Space

City of Casey; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

True flexibility with hybrid work

OWOW activity-based model

THRIVE wellbeing program

Private health discounts

16 weeks paid caregiver leave

Ongoing professional development

Paid Christmas shutdown leave

Job summary

City of Casey invites applications for the role of Manager Infrastructure and Open Space. You will lead the team responsible for Casey's infrastructure and open space services, delivering safe, reliable outcomes while driving governance and performance improvements.

The role reports to the Director City Planning and Infrastructure and offers hybrid work options. The position requires extensive senior leadership experience and tertiary qualifications in engineering/open space management, with a

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience managing large operational portfolios.
• Experience leading complex contract environments with strong commercial acumen.
• Proven capability driving performance frameworks and service delivery.
• Strong OHS, risk management and governance knowledge.
• Ability to build high-performing, customer-focused teams.
• Experience operating within complex stakeholder environments and influencing executives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of facilities, infrastructure, open space and city greening services.
• Strong contractor and commercial performance through procurement, contract management and governance.
• Operational excellence through improved systems, processes and performance measures.
• Proactive safety culture with focus on Occupational Health and Safety, risk management and compliance.
• Sustainable financial management, budgeting, forecasting and resource planning.
• Business continuity and organisational resilience to maintain essential community services during disruptions and emergencies.

Skills

Senior leadership

Contract management

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

OH&S & governance

Education

Tertiary qualifications in engineering/open space management

Job description

City of Casey invites applications for the role of Manager Infrastructure and Open Space. You will lead the team responsible for Casey's infrastructure and open space services, delivering safe, reliable outcomes while driving governance and performance improvements.

The role reports to the Director City Planning and Infrastructure and offers hybrid work options. The position requires extensive senior leadership experience and tertiary qualifications in engineering/open space management, with a