Careers at the City of Port Phillip

We offer a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace. A workplace where our people can develop both professionally and personally, while planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

We are proud to work at the City of Port Phillip.

Our organisation is vibrant, passionate and ambitious. We deliver over 100 programs and services to our community, including childcare, libraries, parks, waste collection and city planning and development. We strive for excellence in customer experience and the use of digital technology to provide outstanding service.

At City of Port Phillip you can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally while planning and delivering a range of important services and programs for our community.

Current vacancies

We are keen to hear from diverse candidates with varied experience who can add value, do meaningful work and thrive here at the City of Port Phillip. So, if a career with us would make you proud, check out our current open vacancies below and apply!

View current job vacancies

Our Story

The City of Port Phillip was formed in June 1994 with the amalgamation of the former cities of Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and St Kilda. It has a rich history and diverse resident community with an estimated population of 103,836 people. Port Phillip is the most densely populated municipality in Victoria. We have 11 km of foreshore and distinct neighbourhoods stretching from Port Melbourne to Elwood. 

Staff members and their families of Port Melbourne Council gather outside Port Melbourne Town Hall at the time of amalgamation in June 1994

Port Melbourne Council staff and citizens outside Port Melbourne Town Hall, 24 June 1994

Our leadership

Chief Executive Officer Chris Carroll talks about the benefits and opportunities available when you work at the City of Port Phillip.

Find out more about our organisational structure here.

Our culture

We are passionate about the work we do and the people we do it for. Working at City of Port Phillip provides our people with the opportunity to contribute to building a brighter community.  

 Our people are positive and professional, with a genuine desire to learn, grow, support each other, and work together to achieve our goals.

There is a real sense of belonging in our diverse and inclusive workforce.

Council staff and community members gather to raise the Pride flag to mark the beginning of the Midsumma festival

Council staff and community members gather for the Midsumma Flag Raising.

Council staff member types at a computer, in the background another staff member works at a stand-up desk

Our work environment

Whether you are working at our Operations Centre, South Melbourne Market, our various childcare centres or at St Kilda Town Hall, there is a real sense of passion and purpose. 

We have modern, open-plan office facilities with sit-stand desks, lockers, private booths to collaborate with your colleagues, break areas, designated lunchrooms and end-of-trip facilities for Town Hall based employees.  

Why work with us?

Working here offers more than being part of something greater and contributing to building a stronger community. Our people have access to broad range of industry-leading benefits. Benefits of working at City of Port Phillip (PDF 399 KB)

Benefits

  • We offer a hybrid working model. Most staff spend 50 to 60 per cent of their time in the office depending on team requirements. We welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs.
  • Competitive salaries with yearly EBA increases, 11.5% superannuation, personal and annual leave entitlements.
  • Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourage collaboration and innovation.
  • Our work hubs are conveniently located close to our very own childcare centres.
  • Access to discounted fitness clubs across Australia for you and your family.
  • A commitment to supporting your career development, including training opportunities, secondments to explore other teams, and acting opportunities into senior roles.
  • Study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only).
  • Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Our Pride Network helps create an environment where every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work.
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents.
  • Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology.

Values

We are Proudly Port Phillip. Our values are: 

  • Working together 
  • Creative and strategic thinking 
  • Personal growth and performance 
  • Courage and integrity 
  • Accountability 
  • Community First 

The City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

Inclusive workplace

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone.  

We have created an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee, an LGBTIQA+ Action Plan, and importantly for our people, Council’s first-ever Pride Network.  

Under Victoria’s Gender Equality Act, we have developed a gender equality action plan. Our plan demonstrates our commitment to people of all genders and backgrounds having equitable access to opportunities, recognition and pay. The plan aims to ensure our workplace is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for everyone.

Read our Gender Equality Action Plan (PDF 2 MB).

The recruitment process

Need help or would you like to discuss further?

Our Recruitment and Employee Experience team are here to support you throughout this journey so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email.

Email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Contact us if you have accessibility requirements, require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment and selection process, or are experiencing technical or application problems.