Team Leader – Culture

• Shape and deliver Council's people strategy to strengthen culture and leadership
• Lead talent management, succession planning, and employee experience programs
• Foster an engaged, high-performing workforce aligned with Council's vision and values

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's premier destination municipality, celebrated for its vibrant townships, thriving agriculture, world-class landscapes, iconic tourist regions, and internationally significant conservation areas within a vital Green Wedge. As the state's fifth largest Local Government Area, the Shire delivers more than 100 essential services to a diverse and growing community of 170,000 residents. These services encompass infrastructure, community wellbeing, environmental stewardship, and cultural initiatives, all supporting prosperity and liveability across the region. Home to one of Australia's most dynamic tourism industries, the Mornington Peninsula attracts over 8 million visitors each year, generates $9.5 billion in economic output and sustains more than 62,000 jobs, underpinning its role as a cornerstone of Victoria's visitor economy.

To ensure it continues to meet the needs of its community and capitalise on future opportunities, the Shire is embarking on a new organisational structure designed to modernise service delivery, strengthen leadership, and enhance collaboration across all functions. This is an exciting period of change and renewal, and the Council is seeking candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, bring fresh ideas, and are committed to driving transformation. Successful leaders will embrace innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement, ensuring the organisation remains responsive, future-focused and equipped to deliver outstanding outcomes for its residents, businesses, and visitors.

Reporting to the Manager - People and Culture, the Team Leader - Culture and Talent Management will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Council's people agenda. You will lead initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, build leadership capability, and support workforce engagement across a diverse and dynamic organisation. With responsibility for talent management, succession planning, leadership programs and employee experience initiatives, you will partner with leaders across Council to design and embed strategies that drive performance, inclusion and innovation. This role will also play a key part in supporting organisational transformation, ensuring staff are supported, engaged and aligned to Council's vision and values.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in culture and talent management, with a track record of delivering programs that improve workforce capability and engagement. You will demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills, the ability to collaborate across a complex organisation, and the confidence to provide expert advice to leaders at all levels. With strong communication and influencing skills, you will inspire and coach your team to deliver high-quality outcomes, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and customer focus. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the employee experience and help ensure Mornington Peninsula Shire is an employer of choice.

To view more information about the opportunities at Mornington Peninsula Council please view the microsite linked here:

To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Alannah O'Carroll at

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