Head of AI and Automation

Senior officer contract - salary subject to exp Unique chance to shape a newly created role & set Casey’s AI & automation direction Flexible, supportive workplace with hybrid & WFH options Full time, limited tenure until June 2028 Senior officer contract – salary negotiable subject to experience 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 workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s southeast. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place. 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 The newly created role of Head of AI and Automation is multi-faceted; acting as a strategic consultant to the wider organisation, applying technical skills, business acumen and lived experience to help shape and guide where the organisation focuses it’s efforts with these emerging technologies. With a drive to create real business value, the goal of this role is to pay for itself through responsible AI and Automation that is aligned to Casey's strategic objectives and community expectations. What you’ll deliver Deliver an enterprise-wide AI and automation strategy supported by strong, ethical and transparent governance. Measurable business value realised by influencing, identifying, prioritising and scaling of AI and automation solutions. A future-ready workforce created by supporting the building of organisational capability, training and AI-related skills. Deliver fit-for-purpose technology foundations and reusable AI and automation assets, governance and architecture standards. Deliver high-performing program and project outcomes through effective leadership, stakeholder engagement and resource management. What you’ll bring Strong experience in AI, automation, solution design and enterprise technology architecture (preferably across Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Copilot Studio and/or UiPath). Proven ability to shape strategy, scan emerging trends, and provide insight-driven guidance to senior leaders Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and consulting skills across complex organisations, with influence across executive and operational levels. Demonstrated leadership capability, building high-performing teams and driving organisational change, capability uplift and workforce enablement. Solid financial, governance and risk management acumen, with a clear understanding of the local government environment. Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check & Psychometric Testing. A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset. What’s next? 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. Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Sunday 14th 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, LGBTQIA+ 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 or The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr