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 Hastings office.Band 6 - $97,****** - $106,****** 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.
About the Role
As the Reconciliation and Inclusion Officer, you will play a key role in advancing Council's commitment to social inclusion, community wellbeing and reconciliation.
You will lead the planning, development and delivery of initiatives that promote meaningful participation, strengthen partnerships and support positive outcomes for diverse communities across the Shire.
A key focus of the role is coordinating the implementation of Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and fostering respectful relationships with Traditional Custodians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
You will ensure First Nations voices,



perspectives and cultural knowledge are appropriately represented in Council planning, policy development and service delivery.
You will also work across the organisation to build staff knowledge, confidence and capability in delivering culturally safe, inclusive and accessible services.
Through collaboration, advocacy and capacity building, you will contribute to embedding inclusion and equity principles into Council's programs, projects and decision-making processes.
Reporting to the Coordinator Community Inclusion the core responsibilities include:
Coordinate and deliver the Shire's Reconciliation Action Plan
Coordinate an internal working group and external stakeholder engagement relevant to Reconciliation.
Raise community awareness of Australia's First Nations peoples.
Advise and support Council departments to develop and embed relevant indigenous community considerations into policies, procedures, protocols and civic events.
About You
Education & Experience– Relevant tertiary qualification in social work, community development, Indigenous studies, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Proven experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to design and deliver wellbeing-focused programs, along with the ability to manage complex and sensitive relationships with cultural awareness and respect.




Interpersonal & Management Skills– Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with community members, staff, and key stakeholders, and to work collaboratively within a team.
Confident in delivering presentations to diverse audiences and representing Council in a professional manner at events and community activities.
Judgement & Decision Making- Demonstrated ability to identify potential risks and take appropriate, proactive steps to minimise impacts to Council and the community.
Written & Oral Communication– Demonstrated ability to identify and assess risks, prepare and present clear, high-quality reports to Councillors and senior managers, and build strong rapport with stakeholders and the community.
Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing for both professional and community audiences.
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 Secure 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 thePosition Descriptionby clicking'Apply'.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:Lauren Carlomagno, Team Leader - Community Wellbeing and Inclusion, Contact Number ************.
Applications Close: Friday 17 July ****.

📌 Reconciliation And Inclusion Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Mornington Peninsula Shire
📍 Melbourne