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.

Opportunity– Temporary (12 months) Part Time role (30.2 hours per week), based in the Hastings office. Band 8 - $125,613.37 per annum (pro rata, excl. super)

Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.

About the Role

This position is responsible for leading and managing major economic development projects on the Mornington Peninsula with a focus on attracting inward investment to the region and undertaking business-specific strategic land use planning projects.

Reporting to the Manager Economic Development the core responsibilities include:

Deliver the Westernport Futures project which will engage the community, develop a long-term economic vision, and set the direction for key projects in that region.

Undertake research to identify opportunities for attracting industries to the region including clean energy, advanced manufacturing, food production and visitor economy.

To contribute to a suite of resources aimed at promoting the Mornington Peninsula’s unique investment opportunities.

About You

Undergraduate degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

A minimum 4 years’ experience in a planning related field, economic development and/or investment attraction

Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Victoria Planning System and related legislation.

Demonstrated ability and experience in managing projects on time and within budget.

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: Jayde Hayes, Manager Economic Development, 0481 396 556.

Applications Close: 6pm, Thursday 24 July 2025