Manager of Infrastructure and Open Space

Job no: 497058
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: VIBE (Casey Works Centre)
Categories: City Planning and Infrastructure Management

- Be part of the senior leadership team shaping the future of a rapidly growing municipality.
- Oversee the maintenance of $8.7B worth of assets and growing - including PLA Park of the Year Wilson Botanic Park and the elite training facilities of Melbourne Football Club and Melbourne City FC at Casey Fields.
- Rewarding role with a focus on personal development.
- Narre Warren based with flexible schedule and hybrid work options.
- Permanent full time Senior Officer level negotiable subject to experience.

At the City of Casey we are planning and delivering the infrastructure that supports one of Australia's fastest growing communities. With more than 440,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses Casey continues to invest in the roads, drainage networks, buildings, parks, sports facilities, playgrounds, trees and open spaces that help our community thrive.

As our next Manager Infrastructure and Open Space you will lead the team that keeps these essential services performing safely, efficiently and sustainably. Reporting to the Director City Planning and Infrastructure you will lead a high-performing team and will drive operational excellence across a growing and ageing asset portfolio while ensuring strong governance, contractor performance, risk management and service delivery outcomes.

Why You Will Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey we know that 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 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.
- 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.
- Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.
- 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 highly visible leadership role responsible for ensuring the effective management of Casey's infrastructure and open space services. You will bring together people, systems,



contracts and resources to deliver safe, reliable and customer-focused outcomes for the community.

You will champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and innovation while building organisational capability and ensuring operational risks are effectively managed.

What You Will Deliver

- Strategic leadership of a large and diverse operational portfolio across facilities, infrastructure, open space and city greening services.
- Strong contractor and commercial performance through effective procurement, contract management and governance practices.
- Operational excellence through improved systems, processes, service delivery frameworks and business performance measures.
- A proactive safety culture with a strong focus on Occupational Health and Safety, risk management and compliance.
- Sustainable financial management, budgeting, forecasting and resource planning across significant operational programs and assets.
- Business continuity and organisational resilience to maintain essential community services during disruptions and emergency events.

What You Will Bring

- Extensive senior leadership experience managing large operational, infrastructure, facilities, engineering or open space portfolios.
- Demonstrated success leading complex contract environments with strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Proven capability driving operational improvement, performance frameworks and systems-based service delivery.
- Strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety, risk management and governance obligations.
- Exceptional people leadership skills with the ability t

📌 Manager of Infrastructure and Open Space (Melbourne)
🏢 City Of Casey
📍 Melbourne