Applied AI and Automation Specialist

• Narre Warren, Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• New Full time Limited Tenure roles X 2 to November 2028
• $ 115,289 - $ 129,007 + Superannuation, based on experience (Band 7)
• Monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour weeks

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.
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• 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

AI is moving fast, and so are we. You'll work end-to-end, from exploring business opportunities and engaging stakeholders through to solution design, implementation, adoption and continuous improvement, ensuring technology delivers tangible and lasting value. It's an opportunity to help shape how one of Victoria’s largest councils responsibly adopts AI and automation to create better outcomes for our workforce, our services and our community.

As an Applied AI & Automation Specialist, you'll work across Casey's AI & Automation Program, partnering with stakeholders from across the organisation to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges and deliver practical solutions that create measurable value.

You'll operate at the intersection of people, process and technology. One day you might be facilitating discussions to understand a service challenge; the next you could be designing an automation solution, helping establish governance practices or supporting the adoption of new ways of working. You'll play a key role in helping Casey deliver the next stage of its AI journey by balancing innovation with governance, strategic objectives with practical outcomes, and business needs with long-term organisational capability.

What You’ll deliver

• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve services, productivity and customer outcomes.
• Translate business challenges into practical, scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Design, implement and support AI and automation solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Contribute to governance frameworks, reusable solution patterns, standards and best practices that support responsible adoption across Council.
• Work collaboratively across technology, business and project teams to deliver outcomes that align with organisational priorities.
• Support capability uplift by sharing knowledge, building confidence and helping people embrace new technologies and ways of working.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and maturity of Casey's AI & Automation capability.

What You’ll Bring

You have a proven ability to deliver meaningful outcomes through technology. You use your strong stakeholder engagement, curiosity and problem-solving skills to navigate complexity, build alignment and turn ideas into practical solutions that create lasting value. You will have:

• Experience working with technologies such as Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Azure AI Services, AI Foundry or similar platforms will be highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
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• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a genuine ability to build trust, influence outcomes and bring people on the journey.
• Emotional intelligence and the confidence to navigate diverse perspectives, challenging conversations and competing priorities.
• Experience translating business requirements into practical solutions that deliver real organisational value.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A naturally curious mindset and a passion for continuous improvement, innovation and learning.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in an evolving environment where priorities may shift.
• Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume.

For enquiries, contact Julie Boulton – Head of AI and Automation at talent@casey.vic.gov.au  

Applications close at 11:55pm on Thursday 8 October 2026.

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

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 Talent@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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