Bass Coast Shire Council

🌏 What are you doing for World Environment Day 2025? Why not spend it in Bass Coast, surrounded by changemakers, leaders, and innovators at the inaugural Bass Coast Regional Circular Economy Summit? Join us to hear from both international and national speakers on the practical implementation of Circular Economy solutions across various sectors, as well as how to strategically integrate Circular Economy principles within organisations. This event is designed for decision-makers at all levels of government and corporate organisations. The event will start with morning panel discussions, followed by lunch, and will conclude with interactive afternoon workshops. Even if you have limited knowledge about the Circular Economy when you arrive, you will leave feeling confident about the steps you and your organisation can or should be taking to be a part of the Circular Economy.💪 🗓️ Thursday, 5 June 2025 📍 Berninneit, Cowes This could be the most significant Circular Economy event of 2025, and you won’t want to miss it. Take the first step towards your organisation's sustainable future, register now, confirm your attendance, and share this with your sustainability network. 🥳 #WorldEnvironmentDay #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #LocalGovernment Professor Veena Sahajwalla Dr Martin Geissdoerfer Andrew Taylor Dr Martino E. Malerba Chris Francis Roelof Vogel Greg Box Jodi Kennedy Simon Woodland Talia Newton Georgia Martin Isobella Grasby Meg Humphrys Shannan Little ACEcD Teresa Mahood ACEcD Lauren van Strijp Susan Gheller UNSW SMaRT Centre, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Bega Circularity Group, RMIT Centre for Nature Positive Solutions Positive Solutions, Sustainability Victoria Monash Business School

Bass Coast Shire Council invites tenders from suitability qualified contractors for the construction of the Cowes Streetscape Master Plan - Delivery of Stage 1. The Streetscape Redevelopment works, will result in significant changes to the function and amenity of the Town Centre (precinct) by flipping the transport hierarchy, creating streets for people and connecting connecting the northern and southern ends of the main town. The works will incorporate road upgrades, minor drainage, water main realignment, landscaping and footpath construction. 📅 The tender period opens 9.00am on Saturday, 12 April 2025 and closes at 2.00pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. 📄 Tender documents can be downloaded from https://lnkd.in/guFuzR_b

San Remo is having its moment, and not just for its stunning coastline and famous fish and chips. 🎣 Bass Coast Shire Council is bringing the Invest Bass Coast Forum to San Remo on Tuesday, 29 April, offering planning, development, and investment professionals the chance to explore the future of one of our fastest-growing towns. With projections pointing to 2,100+ new residents over the next 20 years, and the San Remo Structure Plan now open for feedback, this coastal hub is at a pivotal point. As the gateway to Phillip Island and a key stop along the Yallock Bulluk Coastal Trail, investment in tourism, property, and business is set to transform its future. 📊 Fast Facts about San Remo: 76 shopfronts 95% occupancy rate 36% of businesses operate after dark (compared to 23% across Bass Coast) What’s next for San Remo? Join us for keynote insights and a panel of industry experts, including: 💬 Orlando Harrison, Director, UrbanFold 💬 Jodie Vogt, Owner, phillip island hot springs 💬 Wolfgang Platzer, GM, San Remo Fishermans Co-Op Society 💬 Nick Felstead, Manager Strategy & Growth, Bass Coast Shire Council The Invest Bass Coast Forum is a collaboration between Council’s Economic Development and Strategic Planning teams, offering a unique opportunity to hear from experts, ask questions, and be part of shaping the town’s future. Whether you’re a business owner looking for that lightbulb moment, a local keen to understand how your town is evolving, or a professional working in planning and development, this event is for you. Greg Box Donna Taylor Damian Prendergast Teena Hale Pennington Jodi Kennedy Nick Felstead Shannan Little ACEcD Teresa Mahood ACEcD Rewa S Ellen Whatley Melanie Wright Austin Cram Lucy Dewhurst Lauren van Strijp

We're #hiring our next Governance leaders: ◻ Manager Governance & Communications ◻ Coordinator Governance   If you’re ready to lead, inspire and oversee Bass Coast Shire Council's governance and corporate risk frameworks, while managing effective communication strategies that promote clarity and alignment across all stakeholders - we’d love to hear from you!   These roles ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations, integrity in decision-making, and continuous improvement of corporate governance practices.   The ideal candidates will foster a strong ethical culture, ensure compliance with legal and policy standards, and drive continuous improvement in governance, communications and risk functions. Apply now and contribute to the application of good governance, transparency and fairness at #TeamBassCoast 👉 https://lnkd.in/fzh76xP #PeopleLeaders #MakeAnImpact #CurrentVacancies #Comms #Governance #Gippsland Greg Box Teena Hale Pennington Jodi Kennedy Donna Taylor Damian Prendergast

Are you a proactive leader passionate about making a difference in our community? Join our Infrastructure Maintenance Team and help create beautiful, vibrant spaces for everyone to enjoy. 🤗 🌼 Team Leader Parks and Open Space 🦺 Leading Hand Public Amenities 📑 Contract and Procurement Officer Applications close 13 April 2025. Apply now or learn more about where a career at Bass Coast Shire Council can take you 👉 https://lnkd.in/fzh76xP

👏 Bass Coast Mayor, Cr. Rochelle Halstead. GAICD, has been elected as the Regional Board Director for the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), representing Gippsland. As Regional Board Director, Cr Halstead will play a key role in ensuring the interests and priorities of Gippsland councils are strongly represented at the state level. Cr Halstead brings extensive experience in local government and a strong commitment to strengthening regional communities. In this role, she will collaborate with fellow board members, advocate for policy changes, and work to address key regional challenges such as coastal protection, infrastructure development, economic growth, and community well-being. Cr Halstead said she was honoured to take on the role. “Local government plays a vital role in shaping the future of our regional townships, and I look forward to working with MAV and my fellow councillors to ensure regional voices are heard and supported.” This appointment reinforces Bass Coast Shire Council’s proactive leadership in the local government sector. In addition to this role, Cr Halstead also serves as Deputy Chair of One Gippsland, the region’s peak advocacy body. Congratulations Cr Halstead! 👏 Greg Box Jodi Kennedy Donna Taylor Teena Hale Pennington

💪 The Wonthaggi Miners Women's Auxiliary Marches Forward this #IWD2025 The year was 1934, and a five-month coal miners' strike was underway in Wonthaggi. At the heart of the community’s struggle was Agnes CHambers, Agnes Doig and the Wonthaggi Miners Women's Auxiliary (WMWA), the first women's auxiliary of a mining union. Initially formed to raise funds and offer support for miners fighting against poor working conditions and decreased pay, these women’s efforts extended far beyond the strike. After the coal dust settled, they continued their advocacy, lobbying for essential women’s amenities, educating local women on mining and political issues, and securing much-needed services like a maternity wing at the Miners' Hospital, a restroom for mothers, a kindergarten, and a public library. Their actions laid the foundation for the Wonthaggi and Gippsland communities we know today. 🎉Today, on International Women’s Day, Bass Coast Shire Council is beyond proud to announce the success of our application of funding for round two of the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program, which will now fund the creation of a public artwork to honour these extraordinary women. Today's announcement is the next step towards a new public art commission that involves the development, selection, and execution of creative concepts. The artwork will be a contemporary installation located within the conceptual 'hem' of the Union Theatre. It is inspired by the story of the lengths women will go to keep their communities alive. They were women holding the crucible of their community, filling it with a deep belief in social justice and cooperation. Last month, we also celebrated the centenary of the Union Theatre, with a special screening of Strikebound and an exclusive ‘In Conversation’ with award-winning director Richard Lowenstein. The film, shot in Wonthaggi, captures the struggles of the 1930s miners, and eagle-eyed viewers would have noticed the portrayal of the Wonthaggi Miners Women’s Auxiliary, with Agnes Doig played by Carol Burns, depicted as the central character. Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Rochelle Halstead reflected on the significant day and the Women who shaped our region, saying: 💬“International Women’s Day gives me pause to reflect on the women who shaped our region. In 1934, it’s unlikely these women ever imagined their struggle would transcend time or be celebrated through art and cinema. The concept of International Women's Day would have been unimaginable, and they may have wondered who would ever celebrate their legacy” “I’m proud to say today that we will celebrate.” 📸: The Wonthaggi Miners Women's Auxiliary participating in a march, a fortuitous moment that matches with this year's IWD theme, #MarchForward 📸: Bass Coast Mayor Rochelle Halstead with Jordan Crugnale MP at the entrance of The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi. #VWPAP #BepARTofChange

Join Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor, Cr. Rochelle Halstead. GAICD, and her adorable new puppy, Sanny, as they guide you through the simple steps to register your pet online! 🐕✅   We had so much fun making this video with the Mayor and her puppies! Our new online registration portal is a valuable new tool that ensures the process is quick and easy! So much so, we demonstrated the whole process!   By showcasing how easy and important it is to register your pet, we’re helping ensure a safer, more responsible community for both pets and their owners. TechnologyOne, Greg Box, Teena Hale Pennington, Donna Taylor, Jodi Kennedy, Damian Prendergast, Keith Ludowyk, Alison Treloar, Bradley Smith, Angela Pruysers, Bradley Bennett, Charmaine Blackwell, Em West, Jess Trewin, Usman Munir, Stephen Kennedy, Alice Anderson, Lauren Grylls, Nicola Glassey, Elly (Eleni) Mousellis

Some of our #TeamBassCoast staff and friends braved the heat yesterday to participate in the Midsumma Festival Pride March on Sunday. Parade, pride, and party come together each year in Melbourne. Where marchers join with workmates, clubs, family, friends, or lovers—whether as allies or as part of the queer community. Led by our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee, we proudly marched under the crew’s chosen theme, "Waves of Love", bringing the spirit of our beautiful coastline to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community and don't they look fab!? 🌈 A recent Gippsland Pride Initiative report showed: 💔 29% of participants faced homophobic harassment at work 💔 45.5% felt they couldn’t be their whole selves at school 💔 When asked if participants had considered or experienced self-harm or suicidal thoughts in the last 12 months, 57 said they had, while alarmingly 123 (70.3%) had considered self-harm or suicide in their lifetime. These numbers highlight why showing up matters—to our community, colleagues, and workplace. We are committed to inclusion, equality, and ensuring everyone feels safe, valued, and seen in Bass Coast. If you, or anyone you know, needs help or someone to talk to, please contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. #midsumma

📣 Applications for Bass Coast Shire Council's 2025 Traineeship Program are now OPEN! This incredible program offers hands-on experience, a Certificate III qualification, and the chance to work in one of eight diverse fields with #TeamBassCoast: 👩💼 People & Culture 🏢 Building Administration 🎭 Arts & Culture 🌏 Tourism and Business Development 🎟️ Customer and Visitor Experience 💻 Business Systems 🚓 Community Safety 🚚 Procurement and Fleet For over 20 years, our Traineeship Program has offered 114 positions across a wide range of disciplines, with around 50 per cent of participants transitioning to permanent roles. Last year’s 2024 was a standout year for our trainees, with our trainees and programs earning recognition at the prestigious Apprentice Training Awards. One of our Business Administration Trainees was nominated in the Inspiration Award: Disability Achievement category, while our partnership with Westvic Staffing Solutions received a nomination for the GTO Industry Collaboration Award. ⏰ Applications close on 2 February 2025, so don’t miss out! 👉 Learn more and apply today at: https://lnkd.in/gp7qwayt 📷 Pictured: Our amazing 2024 traineeship team!