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 (6 month) role, based in the Rosebud office. Band 6 - $97,323.48 per annum (excl. super)
• 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

We're seeking a Senior Encroachment Officer for a 6-month role to support the Property Strategy team in managing and assessing encroachment matters on Council land. This position requires expertise in property, compliance, and local government frameworks to provide high-quality advice and recommendations aligned with Council policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Team Leader - Property Strategy and Operations the core responsibilities include:

• Assessment and administration of Council’s encroachments consistent with Council’s Plan, strategies, policies, priorities, and procedures.
• Support strategic property transactions including acquisition, disposal, and transfers
• Prepare Council and Executive reports, business cases and legal documentation
• Build collaborative relationships with your team and internal and external stakeholders
• Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience; or
• Minimum five years’ experience in commercial property, compliance or local government
• Knowledge of current legislation, especially the Local Government Act 2020, the Crown Land Reserves Act, the Road Management Act and other related legislation and an ability to explain and interpret such legislation.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal & external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines and provide solutions to encroachment issues.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Ann-Marie Richardson, Team Leader, Property Strategy & Operations (03) 5950 1491.

Applications Close: 6pm, Thursday 31 July 2025

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.