Job no: 497044
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bunjil Place
Categories: Compliance and Regulation, Governance, Legal Services, Strategic Leadership, Risk

- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
- Salary: Band 8 $134,085.82 - $150,252.88 + Superannuation + Monthly RDO

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 excellent people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

- Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
- 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.
- 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 Role

This is a significant strategic leadership opportunity at the heart of Council's governance and decision-making framework.

As Governance and Councillor Advisory Lead, you'll provide trusted advice to Councillors, the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders, helping navigate complex governance matters, legislative obligations and organisational decisions. You'll lead a highly capable team responsible for governance and Councillor support services while driving continuous improvement across the function.

Operating in a dynamic local government environment, you'll bring a steady and considered approach to managing competing priorities, sensitive issues and time-critical work. You'll enjoy bringing structure to complexity, supporting sound decision-making and creating the conditions for your team to perform at their best.





This role will suit an experienced local government leader who enjoys building relationships, influencing outcomes and leading through complexity with confidence, professionalism and care for people.

What You’ll deliver

- Strategic governance advice to Councillors, Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders on complex governance matters.
- High-quality Council Meetings, Committee Meetings and Councillor Briefings that meet legislative and governance requirements.
- Governance reform, service improvement and governance maturity initiatives that strengthen organisational capability.
- Leadership of governance, integrity, compliance and Councillor support functions that foster accountability and transparency.
- A high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

You'll be joining Casey during an exciting period of growth and transformation, leading a function that plays a critical role in supporting good governance across one of Victoria's largest councils.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of governance services while working alongside experienced Councillors, executives and governance professionals. For the right person, it's an opportunity to combine deep governance expertise with impactful leadership and genuine community contribution.

- Extensive local government experience and a demonstrated track record working closely with Councillors and elected representatives.
- The ability to build trusted relationships and provide confidential advice in politically sensitive and complex environments.
- Strong judgement and the ability to balance legislative obligations,

📌 Governance and Councillor Advisory Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 City Of Casey
📍 Melbourne