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 full-time role until June 30, 2026, hybrid, based in the Hastings office. Band 5 - $80,395.00 (excl. super)

• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
   
• Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire 

About the Role

The Events Permitting Officer provides permitting coordination and targeted advice, information and assistance to individuals, community groups and organisations that are planning festivals and events, wedding ceremonies, or filming on the stunning Mornington Peninsula.

Core responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the assessment of events, weddings, filming, and community street stall applications and documentation in a timely manner to ensure they are safe, compliant, and aligned with relevant policies and regulations.
• Coordinate the review of Risk and Emergency Plans to ensure safety mitigations and emergency responses are properly consider
• Deliver high-quality customer service and provide tailored advice on permitting requirements to support a wide range of event and film activities.
• Liaise regularly with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the smooth coordination and delivery of events and film productions.
• Offer comprehensive business support by maintaining and updating key documentation, managing accurate records, preparing reports, and distributing critical information efficiently.
• Support the development of community-focused event opportunities that enhance local engagement and cultural vibrancy.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that position and promote the Shire as a desirable and film-friendly destination.

About You

• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in event management, account management, or a related field.
• You're a confident communicator, both verbally and in writing, and comfortable liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Quick to learn new systems and processes, with strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and council specific software.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and experienced in supporting a diverse mix of customers and stakeholders.
• You bring strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment to your work, enabling you to respond effectively to changing circumstances.
• Friendly, approachable team player with a positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing, award winning team.
• Willingness to support events outside standard working hours when required.
• Above all, you have a genuine enthusiasm for events and community engagement.
   

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 the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Jenny Richardson, Event Permitting Lead, 03 5950 1256.

Applications Close: Friday, 5 December 2025, 5pm