Coordinator - Strategic Planning

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council; Mornington, Bass Coast Shire; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Inclusive culture

Flexible 6-month job-share

Based in Mornington office

Job summary

Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking a 6-month job-share Coordinator – Strategic Planning to lead staff and drive land use planning outcomes for the Mornington Peninsula. You will report to the Team Leader – Strategic Planning and manage strategic projects, amendments, and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal candidates will have proven leadership, expert strategic planning experience, excellent communication, and the ability to guide multiple concurrent projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in supporting, managing and developing professional staff.
• Expert skills and significant experience in strategic planning or a closely related field.
• High-level problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Highly effective communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and direct a range of diverse and concurrent projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop 2–3 FTE staff in collaboration with another Coordinator – Strategic Planning.
• Coordinate and deliver major strategic planning projects and planning scheme amendments
• Provide timely, accurate and expert strategic planning advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Advocate for optimal strategic land use and development outcomes for the Mornington Peninsula.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Band 8 - $128,722.30 per annum (excl. super)

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 – Join our team in a flexible 6-month job-share role, with full-time or part-time availability, based in the Mornington office. Band 8 - $128,722.30 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

This is an exciting 6-month job-share opportunity to lead staff and drive strategic land use planning outcomes for the Mornington Peninsula.

Reporting to the Team Leader – Strategic Planning, the core responsibilities include:

• Lead, support and develop 2–3 FTE staff in collaboration with another Coordinator – Strategic Planning.
• Coordinate and deliver major strategic planning projects and planning scheme amendments
• Provide timely, accurate and expert strategic planning advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Advocate for optimal strategic land use and development outcomes for the Mornington Peninsula.

About You

• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in supporting, managing and developing professional staff.
• Expert skills and significant experience in strategic planning or a closely related field.
• High-level problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Highly effective communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and direct a range of diverse and concurrent projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a range of stakeholders.

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 a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Claire Dougall, Team Leader – Strategic Planning, 5950 1965.

Applications Close: 5pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026.