Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Leadership Opportunities
Inspire your teams to drive change, strengthen communities, and shape a thriving future for the Mornington Peninsula.
Join the Next Chapter
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council are embarking on an exciting new phase. As part of the 2025 Organisation Review, Council are reshaping how they work so they can continue to deliver excellent services, strengthen their culture of accountability, and meet the evolving needs of the community. This has created a number of new opportunities across the organisation — including the roles you’ll find here. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that’s focused on innovation, collaboration, and community outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Organisational Review
In May 2025, Council endorsed changes to their organisational structure as part of the 2025–2026 Budget. These changes are designed to ensure Mornington Peninsula Shire Council remains financially sustainable while continuing to deliver high quality services for the growing community. Following a comprehensive review by an independent local government consultancy and with input from more than 760 of their team members, they are reshaping their structure to reduce complexity, strengthen accountability, and free up more capacity for staff who deliver services on the ground. This means Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is entering a new chapter, with refreshed roles and opportunities for talented people to make a real impact.
Current opportunities
Davidson is pleased to be partnering with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council with the recruitment of the roles listed below. All applications and enquiries should be directed to Davidson.
You can make an application by uploading a current resume via the following job advertisements below. To apply for multiple roles, please email your application directly to Kate Rowe at
Kate.Rowe@davidsonwp.com or Alannah O'Carroll at
Alannah.ocarroll@davidsonwp.com.
The Opportunity
Join
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council at a pivotal time as they reshape their organisation to be more efficient, collaborative and future-focused. These roles offer the chance to make a real impact, contribute your expertise, and help deliver great outcomes for the community.
Who They Are
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council provides more than 100 services to the community, from family and youth support to traffic management, waste services, business development, and town planning. Established in 1994 through the amalgamation of the Shires of Flinders, Hastings and Mornington, they are responsible for supporting the wellbeing and prosperity of one of Victoria’s most unique regions.
The Peninsula is a diverse and biodiverse place — with 190 kilometres of coastline, vibrant townships and villages, highly productive agricultural land, and significant natural reserves. Their economy is equally diverse, spanning tourism, agriculture, retail, manufacturing and more. Known for their world-class food and wine and as a leading tourism destination, the Peninsula is a thriving region with a strong sense of community and a commitment to protecting its natural environment.
What They Do
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council deliver a huge range of services and programs that make a real difference across the community. Here’s a snapshot of what they do:
- Provide over 100 essential services from family support to waste management
- Care for their unique natural environment with renewable energy, electric vehicles and zero-waste initiatives
- Support an inclusive and connected community with accessible facilities and programs for all ages
- Protect their biodiversity across 190 kilometres of coastline, rural land and natural reserves
- Partner with local businesses and industries to strengthen the economy and create opportunities
- Plan and deliver sustainable infrastructure that keeps their towns, villages and open spaces thriving
- Lead with transparency, accountability and responsible financial management
By joining them, you’ll be part of an organisation that’s shaping a sustainable, inclusive and vibrant future for the Peninsula.
Organisational Structure
Why work for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Working at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference. Every day their people contribute to the wellbeing, sustainability and prosperity of one of Victoria’s most unique regions. They're proud to offer:
- Meaningful work that directly supports the community and environment
- A culture that values collaboration, respect and accountability
- Opportunities to grow your career through training, development and new experiences
- Flexible work options that support balance and wellbeing
- A workplace that champions inclusion, diversity and belonging
- The chance to be part of exciting projects that shape the future of the Peninsula
When you join Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, you will do more than just a job. You will help create a thriving, sustainable and connected community.
What’s on Offer
- Work Life Balance – They offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
- Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by their core values which are integral to everything they do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
- 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 Council
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Values
Integrity
We take ownership and responsibility for our decisions; keep our promises; and hold each other accountable to the highest standards of performance.
Courage
We give honest advice; make tough calls with conviction; stand by our decisions; admit if we get it wrong; and challenge ourselves to explore new ways of thinking.
Openness
We share knowledge and learning for the benefit of all; actively engage with our community; and are transparent in our decision making.
Respect
We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy; look out for our safety and wellbeing; and nurture positive and inclusive relationships.
Excellence
We provide exceptional customer service; strive for innovative team outcomes for the betterment of our community; and step up to lead where we recognise an opportunity for improvement.
At Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, they are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to thrive. Their We All Belong Strategy 2024–2029 guides how they embrace diversity, ensure accessibility and celebrate people of all ages, abilities, cultures, genders and sexualities.
For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Kate Rowe on Kate.Rowe@davidsonwp.com.
Our recruitment partners
Davidson are supporting Mornington Peninsula Shire Council with this Recruitment Process. Contacts us for more information.
