Principal Officer

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

·       Opportunity – A two year (Fixed Term), based in the Rosebud office – with hybrid working model. Senior Officer Level 1 - $143,957.77 excluding super

·       Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.

·       Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire

·       Work Life Balance –We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions**.

About the Role**

The Principal Officer – Land Susceptibility & Risk is responsible for identifying, monitoring and strategically managing vulnerable land on the Mornington Peninsula susceptible to erosion, landslip, and other risks.

Reporting to the Team Leader – Coasts and Climate Resilience, the core responsibilities include:

·       Managing the review and updating of land susceptibility data for the implementation of a new Erosion Management Overlay.

·       Developing a framework for assessing, monitoring and strategically mitigating coastal, landslip and erosion hazards/risk

·       Managing/investigating related concerns and known locations

·       Support and advice in response to related emergencies

About You

·       Tertiary qualification in either Civil or Environmental Engineering

·       Have relevant experience in geotechnical and/or environmental management and/or risk management

·       Have an ability to think strategically as well as effectively manage day to day work

·       Have highly developed written and verbal communication skills

·       Thrive in an environment where you have autonomy and responsibility

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 Katanya Barlow, Manager – Strategic Planning, Transport & Environment on

Applications Close: 6pm, Thursday 30 October 2025