Trainee

Mornington Peninsula Shire; Mornington; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate IV in Business

Career development opportunities

Inclusive, supportive culture

Mentoring and learning on the job

Job summary

Mornington Peninsula Shire is offering a temporary Trainee role across Peninsula offices. You will gain hands-on experience, support community services, and learn from experienced mentors while pursuing a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Business.

You’ll thrive if you are adaptable, take initiative, and enjoy teamwork. The role emphasises learning, development, and a supportive council culture focused on Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect and Excellence.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and try new things.
• Takes ownership of tasks and follows through.
• Shows curiosity and asks questions.
• Brings a positive attitude and contributes to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience working on real projects.
• Support community services and learn from mentors.
• Earn while you learn a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Business.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ownership of tasks

Curiosity

Positive attitude

Job description

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

• Opportunity – Temporary role based in one of Mornington Peninsula Shire's office locations across the Peninsula. Band 2 - $66,178.67 per annum (excluding super).
• Work & study –Complete a nationally recognised qualification and on-the-job learning supported by council professionals.
• Career development – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning, mentoring and development opportunities.
• 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.

About the Role

As a Trainee, you will gain hands on experience working on real projects, supporting community services, building professional skills and learning from experienced mentors across Council. Earn while you learn through a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Business while gaining valuable workplace experience. You will thrive in this role if you are adaptable, take initiative, embrace feedback and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and try new things
• Takes ownership of tasks and follows through
• Shows curiosity and asks questions
• Brings a positive attitude and contributes to a team environment

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.

Applications Close: 11:59pm,Sunday 1 November 2026.