About Council

CEO and directors

The executive leadership team comprises the chief executive officer and three directors.

Ward boundaries

Hobsons Bay is divided into seven single-councillor wards. You can see the electoral structure on this page.

Sister city and friendship alliances

Council and community maintain three formal relationships, Buloke and Yarrabah in Australia and Anjo in Japan.

First Peoples of Hobsons Bay

Reconciliation is an ongoing practical process that requires trust, mutual respect and a commitment to build understanding and recognition.

Municipal emergency management

Learn about the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) and how to prepare for various emergencies.

About Hobsons Bay

About Hobsons Bay, the history and demographics of Hobsons Bay.

Governance

Freedom of Information, Best Value, Public Interest Disclosure and other related information.

Council reporting

Council delivers more than 100 essential services to our community each month. View our public dashboards below to see how Council is tracking on key projects, programs and services.

Child Safe Organisation

Hobsons Bay City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Victorian Local Government Women's Charter

Council is a signatory to the Victorian Local Government Women's Charter.

The Hobsons Bay Community Recognition Awards recognise the achievements of community organisations, leaders and volunteers in our community who are striving to make a difference and drive positive change.

The Listening and Support Process report

Council has released a report about its organisational and cultural issues.

Acknowledgement of significant dates

Council and community have roles in acknowledging, commemorating or celebrating days or periods of significance.

Code of Conduct and Protocol

The Employee Code of Conduct describes standards of professional conduct that promotes adherence to the Local Government Act 2020, relevant employment legislation, Council’s values, Hobsons 2.0 principles, the Enterprise Agreement, and policies and procedures, and provides the boundaries within which to operate every day.