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
* 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 location office. Band 5 - $80,395.00 per annum (excl. super).
* Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
* Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager - Strategic Planning, Transport & Environment the core responsibilities include:
* High quality administrative and organisational support that enable the unit to operate efficiently, ensures accuracy of documentation, and enables the manager to focus on strategic priorities.
* Managing priorities effectively, work independently with accuracy and efficiency, and continuously improve processes to enhance productivity and service delivery.
* Developing trusted, collaborative relationships across the organisation and with stakeholders, ensuring communication is clear, timely, and customer-focused.
About You
* Demonstrated experience providing high-quality administrative support, with strong skills in Microsoft Office and information management systems.
* Qualifications in administration, business management, or a related field, and experience working in a local government environment (desirable).
* Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver a high level of customer service to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across multiple channels.
* Ability to work with data and numerical information to produce reports, support financial processes, and provide accurate analysis.
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:
Katanya Barlow, Manager - Strategic Planning, Transport & Environment on 5950 1021.
Applications Close: Wednesday 13 May 2026.