OneCouncil Senior Project Manager

at; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Victoria is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead key workstreams in their ERP transformation program. The position requires significant project management experience along with strong communication and leadership skills. Flexible working conditions are offered, as well as diverse professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, contributing to a smarter and more connected community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working conditions

Access to gym/pool discounts

Onsite café and free parking

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience, especially with ERP or large-scale transformation.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and maintain quality timelines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned OneCouncil workstreams on time, on budget.
• Manage risks and dependencies to maintain program momentum.
• Lead project teams, fostering collaboration and performance.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Risk management

Leadership

Job description

Senior officer contract - salary negotiable

• Be a key leader in one of Casey’s most impactful transformation programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions for your work life balance
• 3 x full time limited tenure positions until July 2027
• Senior officer contract – salary negotiable subject to experience

At the City of Casey, we’re shaping the future of one of Victoria’s fastest-growing and most dynamic communities. Our transformation journey is well underway, and we’re embracing new ways of working, powered by innovation, collaboration, and technology.

As we embark on the next exciting phase of our ERP transformation, we’re building a team of passionate professionals ready to help bring our vision to life. Join us and be part of creating something extraordinary, a smarter, more connected City of Casey for our community and our people.

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Access to diverse professional development opportunities.
• Conveniently located near Westfield shopping centre, with an adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.
• Work in a multi-award-winning, architecturally designed office with fully equipped kitchens, free coffee, community library on-site, free parking, and more.

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

A bit about the role

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering key workstreams within Casey’s OneCouncil ERP transformation. You’ll lead complex project delivery, guide high-performing teams, and keep momentum strong across a major organisational change program.

Working closely with experts across the business, you’ll bring clarity, drive decision-making, and ensure projects land on time, on budget and to a high standard, helping shape a more connected, efficient and future-ready Council.

What you’ll deliver

• End-to-end delivery of assigned OneCouncil workstreams, aligned to program plans, timelines and quality standards.
• Clear, proactive risk, issue and dependency management to maintain momentum across the program.
• Accurate and timely reporting, including status updates, dashboards, and financial tracking.
• Strong leadership and coordination of project teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Effective stakeholder engagement, ensuring clear communication, aligned priorities and smooth decision-making.

What you’ll bring

• Significant project management experience, including leading complex ERP or large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong capability in managing multi-workstream delivery, ensuring timelines, quality and momentum are maintained.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse groups.
• Solid financial, risk and governance management expertise within structured project frameworks.
• A supportive, collaborative leadership style that builds high-performing teams and drives continuous improvement.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Psychometric Testing.
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

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 Catherine Magee, Acting Program Delivery Director OneCouncil at [e-mail] .

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

We are a 2024Circle 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, LGBTQ+ 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 [e-mail].

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