{"id":18685,"date":"2023-04-12T10:30:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T00:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=18685"},"modified":"2023-04-12T10:35:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T00:35:34","slug":"unique-careers-in-a-unique-place-discover-mornington-peninsula-shire-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/unique-careers-in-a-unique-place-discover-mornington-peninsula-shire-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Careers in a Unique Place: Discover Mornington Peninsula Shire Council!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many local government jobs often get a bad rap, but we\u2019re struggling to see why! <\/em><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve chatted with some fantastic local government employees in our interview series, and it sounds like the perfect starting place for anyone looking for a lifetime of opportunity.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve told us that the reality of working in this vibrant team environment is way more than the stereotypical \u2018Three Rs\u2019 (rates, roads and rubbish!).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s something our employer partner, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, knows a lot about.<\/p>\n

And they\u2019re opening their doors wide with their newest round of work experience opportunities to allow you to experience it yourself!<\/p>\n

Who are Mornington Peninsula Shire Council?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Mornington Peninsula is just over an hour\u2019s drive from Melbourne city and is often described as Melbourne\u2019s playground. It is the most popular informal recreation area in Victoria.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering what your career future might look like, a role at the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council may be the diverse offering you didn\u2019t know you were looking for.<\/p>\n

The council is a mixture of urban areas, resort towns, tourist destinations and rural land. There are many benefits of working at the Mornington Peninsula Shire.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be amazed at how many services the council provides and how many jobs it takes to meet the community\u2019s needs. This may be your chance to really make a difference.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t just take our word for it\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Come and Sea For Yourself!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The\u00a0 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council work experience program offers high school students the opportunity to gain valuable experience within local government.<\/p>\n

There are several placement opportunities across the Shire, including:<\/p>\n

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  1. Library (Mornington)<\/li>\n
  2. Library (Rosebud)<\/li>\n
  3. Library (Hastings)<\/li>\n
  4. Library (any location)<\/li>\n
  5. Information Technology Team (Rosebud)<\/li>\n
  6. Community Engagement Team (Rosebud)<\/li>\n
  7. The Briars Nursery (Mt Martha)<\/li>\n
  8. Visitor Centre (Dromana)<\/li>\n
  9. Kitchen (Rosebud)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Work experience placements are open to all high school students living or attending a high school on the Peninsula.<\/p>\n

    How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Fill in the Work Experience Expression of Interest Form below<\/li>\n
    2. Select your preferred area of work experience<\/li>\n
    3. Specify your placement dates<\/li>\n
    4. Include reasons for wanting to undertake work experience at the Shire<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Apply for Work Experience Placement Here<\/a><\/p>\n

      Find Out More<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      To learn more about working at the Shire, please visit their website www.mornpen.vic.gov.au<\/a> or head to their dedicated Explore Careers profile, right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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