Manager Enterprise Strategy & Performance

City of Casey; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Private health discounts

Free parking

Job summary

City of Casey in Melbourne's southeast seeks a Manager Enterprise Strategy and Performance to lead strategy, performance, improvement, portfolio governance and transformation, translating priorities into measurable outcomes.

You will be a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, driving enterprise-wide initiatives, organisational performance and change, and building capabilities for a high-performing, future-ready organisation.

Qualifications

• A proven track record translating strategic intent into measurable organisational outcomes.
• Experience improving enterprise performance rather than just designing frameworks.
• Ability to connect financial sustainability, organisational capability and service performance.
• Strong capability in data-driven decision-making and organisational intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation programs and major enterprise projects.
• Drive improvements to organisational performance and portfolio governance.
• Advise executives and build capabilities for a future-ready, high-performing organisation.

Skills

Strategic planning

Transformation programs

Data-driven decision-making

AI/automation initiatives

Public sector experience

Education

Related tertiary qualifications

Tools

BI/Analytics

Job description

Manager Enterprise Strategy & Performance

Job no: 497046
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bunjil Place
Categories: Business Transformation, Other

Why Choose City of Casey
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 multi-award winning, architecturally designed workplace - located in Bunjil Place in Melbourne's southeast – inspires collaboration and creativity. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
• Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
• Reproductive health leave, up to 5 days of paid leave to support our employees
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family, offering support whenever you need it.
• Family‑friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted gym memberships and an onsite café - convenience in one place.
• Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.
• Enjoy our stunning, architecturally designed workspace, complete with free coffee, a community library and free parking.
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Opportunity

To support Casey's next phase of growth and strategic delivery, a newly created Manager Enterprise Strategy and Performance position has been established. Reporting to the Director Customer, Strategy and Performance, this role will lead the organisation's strategy, performance, improvement, portfolio governance and transformation agenda, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into measurable outcomes and sustainable community value. As a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, you will drive enterprise-wide initiatives, organisational performance, innovation and change, while influence strategic decision-making and build the capabilities needed for a future-ready, high-performing organisation.

What Success Look Like

• Improved organisational performance against Council Plan outcomes.
• Increased organisational capability in strategic planning and execution.
• Successful delivery of major enterprise projects and programs.
• Achievement of agreed improvement and transformation benefits.
• Mature enterprise portfolio and project management practices.
• Increased organisational productivity and effectiveness.
• Delivery of legislated planning and reporting obligations.
• A strong culture of performance, innovation and accountability.
• Successful uplift of organisational capability and improving enterprise performance.

What Are We looking for?

• A proven track record of translating strategic intent into measurable organisational outcomes.
• Experience improving enterprise performance rather than simply designing frameworks.
• Ability to connect financial sustainability, organisational capability and service performance.
• Strong capability in data-driven decision-making and organisational intelligence.
• Experience implementing AI, automation or technology-enabled productivity initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading complex enterprise-wide transformation programs.
• The ability to communicate simply and apply organisational systems thinking to complex scenarios
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.
• Local government or public sector experience will be highly regarded.
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment background checks, including psychometric assessment, National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check

For enquiries, contact email Chloe Casey (Acting Director Customer Strategy and Performance) on *******@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications close at 11:55pm on Thursday 22 October 2026.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is 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 ******@casey.vic.gov.au.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

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

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Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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