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 Rosebud office Band 6 - $97,323.48 - $106,808.00 per annum (excl. super).

Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.

About the Role

The Governance Services team is seeking a proactive Governance Officer to play a key role in managing Freedom of Information (FOI) functions while supporting a wide range of governance activities within the Shire.

This role provides a fantastic development opportunity for those looking to deepen their expertise in local government governance, with a particular focus on FOI requests, privacy compliance, and legislative frameworks.

Reporting to the Team Leader Governance Services the core responsibilities include:

Undertake and provide efficient, accurate and confidential administrative duties.

Coordinate and undertake the processing of requests made under the Freedom of Information Act, ensuring legislative requirements and timeframes are met.

Assist in the maintenance of statutory registers in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act.

Provide technical advice and respond to queries from Council stakeholders in relation to privacy legislation, policy and guidelines.

Assist in the preparation of responses to internal and external (Auditor-General, Municipal Inspectorate, Ombudsman Victoria) audits and requests relating to governance.

Develop and maintain appropriate registers, procedures and manuals to ensure best practice.

About You

Tertiary qualification in Business Administration or Local Government (or equivalent), and relevant public administration experience.

Demonstrated governance experience within a local government environment, with a solid understanding of the key processes and frameworks that ensure compliance and transparency.

In-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and reporting practices as they apply within the local government sector, with the ability to interpret and apply these in practice.

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured reports, as well as deliver informed advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise diplomacy and discretion when navigating the political processes of Council and managing confidential or sensitive information.

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: Chelsea Wilson, Team Leader - Governance Services - 03 5950 1073.

Applications Close: 6pm Friday 17 October 2025.