Careers at the City of Port Phillip
We are proud to work at the City of Port Phillip.
At City of Port Phillip, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work while developing your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace. We deliver more than 100 services and programs that help our community thrive, from childcare and libraries to parks, waste services and city planning.
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 opportunities
Looking for your next opportunity?
Explore current vacancies across a wide range of professional, operational, technical and community-focused roles.
Whether you're interested in customer service, planning, engineering, childcare, libraries, project delivery or corporate services, we'd love to hear from you.
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
Sector leading conditions
- Competitive salaries with yearly EBA increases, 12% superannuation, personal and annual leave entitlements.
- Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology.
Flexible ways of working
- We offer flexible work, including a hybrid approach to time in the office. 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.
Career development
- 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).
- Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourage collaboration and innovation.
Health and wellbeing
- 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.
- Access to discounted fitness clubs across Australia for you and your family.
Family and lifestyle support
- Our work hubs are conveniently located close to our very own childcare centres.
- 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents.
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.
- Our Gender Equality Action Plan (PDF 2 MB) 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.
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.
Read all the Benefits of working at City of Port Phillip (PDF 399 KB).
Port Melbourne Council staff and citizens outside Port Melbourne Town Hall, 24 June 1994
Our story
City of Port Phillip has a rich history shaped by the unique communities of Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and St Kilda.
Since its formation in 1994, City of Port Phillip has grown into a diverse organisation delivering more than 100 services and programs that support people who live, work, visit and do business in the municipality.
Today, our people work across a wide range of services. Together, we help create a city that is welcoming, inclusive and vibrant.
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 for the Midsumma Flag Raising.
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.
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.
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.