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Shire office holiday closure

Our offices are closed from 2pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Friday 2 January 2026. Check out our closures and hours page for many common queries. If your query is urgent, call 1300 850 600.

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Careers & Volunteering

Current Vacancies

View our current employment opportunities.

Work Experience

Wherever practical, we are keen to assist local students who are seeking work experience as part of their secondary school program.

Become a Shire Volunteer

Assist your community, connect with new individuals, and enjoy the rewards of volunteering.

Traineeships

Gain real experience and a qualification. Apply for our 12-month Traineeship Program.

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Contact Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire
Private Bag 1000
Rosebud, Victoria, 3939
Email: customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 850 600

Service centre and connection point operating hours and days vary by location.

 

Service Centres

Rosebud Office
90 Besgrove Street, Rosebud

Mornington Office
2 Queen Street, Mornington

Hastings Office
21 Marine Parade, Hastings 

Connection Points

Somerville
1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville

Dromana
359B Point Nepean Road, Dromana

Red Hill
137 Shoreham Road, Red Hill

Sorrento
860–868 Melbourne Road, Sorrento 

Visit our Other Sites

  • MP Regional Gallery
  • Youth Services
  • Our Library
  • Mount Martha Public Golf Course
  • MP Business
  • Arts and Culture
  • Volunteering Mornington Peninsula

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Acknowledgement

Mornington Peninsula Shire acknowledges and pays respect to the Bunurong people, the Traditional Custodians of these lands and waters.

We welcome and include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, and multicultural community members of all ages and abilities.

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