About Us
Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.
The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.
What's on Offer
As a Coastal Planner you will play a key role in the strategic planning and management of the Mornington Peninsula's coastline, having a real impact preserving our coast for the benefit of community and environment.
* Work Life Balance –We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
* Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
* Security– Permanent full-time role, based in the Rosebud office. Band 7 - $108,689 - $121,027 per annum (excl. super)
* Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
* Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.
* Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire
About the Role
You'll work collaboratively to develop and implement Coastal and Marine Management Plans in accordance with the Marine and Coastal Act 2018. You will promote an understanding of coastal processes and the impact of climate change on coastal areas and advise and manage activities within coastal and foreshore areas.
Reporting to the Coordinator Water & Coasts the core responsibilities include:
* Lead strategic coastal planning projects, including development of Coastal and Marine Management Plans
* Provide expert coastal planning advice internally and externally
* Manage and oversee complex coastal projects
* Contribute to a positive and fun work culture
About You
You will thrive in this role if you are adaptable, values-driven, and enjoy making processes run smoothly behind the scenes. You will also have the following skills and experience:
* Education & Experience – Demonstrated experience in coastal planning and managing coastal assets. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as environment, natural resource management, engineering, science or urban planning.
* Communication –Ability to communicate information and concepts and provide exceptional customer experience to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and community, sometimes dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
* Problem Solving – Ability to respond to issues, problems and opportunities that arise and manage varied work requirements with a keen attention to detail.
* Law & Regulatory Awareness – Demonstrated experience in understanding and applying regulatory or compliance requirements in relation to coastal planning and management.
* Project Management - Experience in project management, strategy development and policy formulation and proven track record in the delivery of projects.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Hayden Forrest, Team Leader – Coasts & Climate Resilience,
Applications Close: Monday, 19 January 2026