Team Leader – Coast and Climate Resilience

• Lead programs protecting the Mornington Peninsula's natural environment.
• Deliver strategies and projects to boost coastal and community resilience.
• Work with teams, agencies, and the community on practical, balanced solutions.

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 – Strategic Planning, Transport & Environment, the Team Leader, Coast and Climate Resilience will lead programs and initiatives that protect and enhance the Mornington Peninsula's unique natural environment. You will oversee the development and delivery of strategies, policies and projects that strengthen the resilience of the Shire's coastline and communities to the impacts of climate change. With responsibility for coastal planning, adaptation programs and sustainability initiatives, you will collaborate with internal teams, government agencies, research partners and the community to deliver practical solutions that balance environmental protection, liveability and economic needs.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in environmental management, climate change adaptation, coastal planning or related fields, with a proven ability to translate strategy into action. You will demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to work effectively with diverse communities, and confidence navigating complex regulatory and political environments. With strong communication and leadership capabilities, you will guide your team to deliver innovative, evidence-based outcomes, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. This is a significant opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping the Mornington Peninsula adapt to climate change and safeguard its coastal and environmental assets for future generations.

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