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 Part time role (19 hours per week).
Job Share arrangement until 30 July ****, based in the Rosebud office.Band 8 - $64,****** per annum pro rata(excl. super).
Career –Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
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
Reporting to theTeam Leader – Community Infrastructure & Open Space Planning, you will co-lead community infrastructure planning across the municipality and supervise a small specialist team.
You will play a key role in developing infrastructure strategies, concept plans, master plans and capital works priorities that align with Council objectives and community aspirations.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the development and implementation of community infrastructure strategies and plans.
Managing and mentoring the Community Infrastructure Planning team.
Preparing and prioritising Capital Works Program nominations.




Developing concept plans and master plans for community facilities.
Managing planning projects to agreed scope, budget and timelines.
Identifying and pursuing external funding opportunities and grant programs.
Providing specialist advice to Council and senior leaderships.
Building strong relationships with community groups, government agencies and stakeholders.
Supporting high-quality customer service and community engagement outcomes.
About You
You are a strategic and collaborative leader with a strong background in community infrastructure planning, social planning, urban planning or a related discipline.
You have a track record of delivering complex planning projects and enjoy working across competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Degree or diploma in Social Planning, Urban Planning or a related field
Significant experience in community infrastructure planning, preferably within local government
Demonstrated people leadership and team development experience
Strong project management skills and experience delivering complex projects
Excellent report writing, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
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 thePosition Descriptionby clicking'Apply'.
For a confidential discussion about this prospect, please contact:Mark Stahel, Team Leader - Community Infrastructure & Open Space Planning, phone *********.
Applications Close: Friday 24 July ****.

📌 Coordinator - Community Infrastructure Planning (Melbourne)
🏢 Mornington Peninsula Shire
📍 Melbourne