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 Work Life Balance – We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions. 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. Opportunity – Fixed Term 12 Month Contract. Band 6, $97,323 per annum excl. super, based in the Rosebud office. Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire. About the Role Reporting to the Coordinator – Building Trades Services, the Building Trades Services – Officer delivers high-quality, hands-on minor building maintenance across Shire-owned facilities. Key Responsibilities: Deliver minor in-house building maintenance and repair works Complete maintenance work orders accurately using Council systems Identify and report building defects and maintenance issues Ensure compliance with legislation, building regulations and OH&S Build positive working relationships with staff, users and contractors About You You bring practical building maintenance experience and a strong commitment to safety and service. Building trade, carpentry or maintenance background Knowledge of Building Regulations and National Construction Code Clear verbal and written communication skills Intermediate MS Office and system reporting experience Physical capability to safely perform trade-based tasks Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment , which may include (but is not limited to) functional capacity evaluation, drug and alcohol screening, and any other relevant assessments. The purpose of this assessment is to determine the applicant’s capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the role . 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: Ryan Wilcox, Team Leader – Building Maintenance Team, mornpen.vic.gov.au Applications Close: 6pm Friday 26 June 2026.
