Planning Support Officer

5 days ago

Mornington Peninsula, Australia Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

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 900 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What's on Offer

  • Security – Permanent full-time rolebased in the Mornington office. Band 4 - $73,291 (excl super).

  • Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning 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

Reporting to the Team Leader – Planning Support the core responsibilities include:

  • Providing excellent customer service to colleagues, ratepayers and members of the public by telephone and face to face in an effective, efficient and timely manner.
  • Processing and maintain planning applications and Council information through databases.
  • Preparation of correspondence and responding to customer enquiries relating to planning applications and the planning permit process.
  • Assist with the relevant processes and procedures in accordance with Council's legislative requirements.

About You

  • General knowledge of statutory planning and/or council procedures.
  • Experience in a service field, or in areas requiring high levels of contact with the public.
  • Well-developed skills in service delivery and administration procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience in computer applications such as GIS, CRM, Outlook, Ci, highly regarded but not essential.

How to Apply

If this 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 National Police Checks.

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:Tegan Smith, Team Leader – Planning Support on

Applications Close: 6pm, Monday 10 November 2025.

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