Team Leader – Visitor Economy

• Lead growth and development of the Peninsula's visitor economy
• Drive tourism, marketing, and industry engagement
• Build partnerships to boost reputation and visitor experiences

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 Economic and Cultural Development, the Team Leader, Visitor Economy will lead initiatives that strengthen the Mornington Peninsula's position as one of Australia's most dynamic tourism destinations. You will oversee the development and delivery of strategies, partnerships and programs that grow and sustain the visitor economy, ensuring alignment with Council's broader economic development objectives. With responsibility for tourism development, events, destination marketing and industry engagement, you will work closely with local operators, regional partners, and state agencies to enhance the Peninsula's reputation, attract investment and deliver outstanding visitor experiences.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in tourism, economic development or related fields, with a proven ability to deliver programs that drive growth and collaboration across a diverse sector. You will demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills, with the ability to balance community, business and environmental considerations. With strong communication and leadership skills, you will guide your team to deliver innovative, high-quality outcomes, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the region's economy and community by shaping the future of the Mornington Peninsula as a premier destination.

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