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

Arts & Culture Engagement Lead (temporary part-time – 22.8 hours/week)

Help shape the creative future of the Mornington Peninsula.

Love the arts? Thrive on bringing people together? Enjoy turning great ideas into unforgettable experiences?

We're looking for an energetic, organised and creative Arts & Culture Engagement Lead to join our passionate Arts & Culture team.

This is more than a communications role. You'll be at the heart of one of Victoria's most vibrant creative communities—working across exhibitions, festivals, public art, cultural programs and events that inspire, connect and celebrate our community.

If you're someone who loves storytelling, building relationships, making things happen and seeing audiences engage with great creative work, we'd love to hear from you.

- 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 Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
- Opportunity– Temporary part-time role (22.8 hours per week), based in the Hastings Office. Band 6 – $49.25 per hour (excl. super).
- Career – Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Job Satisfaction – Make a meaningful cultural impact in the community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader – Arts and Culture, this role coordinates the planning,



delivery and promotion of arts and cultural programs, exhibitions and events, with a solid focus on audience engagement and community connection.

You’ll be the key connector between our Arts & Culture team, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, artists, creatives and our Communications team.

No two days are the same. One day you might be engaging with key stakeholders on an exhibition launch, the next developing digital content, working with artists, managing publications, organising marketing assets or helping deliver one of our many arts and cultural events/programs.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our stories reach the right audiences and our programs have the greatest possible impact.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

- Has a relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in arts, events, communications or related fields
- Loves arts, culture and community.
- Is an exceptional organiser who can juggle multiple projects.
- Writes engaging content and understands great storytelling.
- Builds genuine relationships with artists, creatives and stakeholders.
- Enjoys collaborating across teams.
- Has experience coordinating events, exhibitions, marketing or cultural programs.
- Understands digital communications, social media and audience engagement.
- Brings energy, initiative and plenty of ideas.

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.

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