View the links below to report an incident or make a request.

Frequently used:

• Report a missed bin collection
• Report an illegally parked or abandoned vehicle
• Report noise

We offer challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a customer focused, delivery led culture.

Current job vacancies

We are always looking for talented individuals to join Council. Please apply if you believe you are a suitable candidate for one of the job positions available.

• Senior Payroll Officer (Doncaster) - Closes 14 August 2025 5:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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With a vibrant food and art culture with a touch of history, Manningham is a special place to be. Retaining many of its cultural links, there’s something for everyone in Manningham: from sacred sites of the area’s First Peoples to the early gold mining settlements.

Local government

Local government in the area dates back to the election of the Templestowe District Roads Board in 1856. The first meeting of the Board was at Upper Yarra Hotel, Templestowe.

Proclamation that the Shire of Doncaster and Templestowe took place on 28 February 1967. Up until 15 December 1994, Doncaster and Templestowe Council administered the area until the creation of the City of Manningham. The new city included Doncaster, Templestowe and small sections of the Shire of Lilydale. Wonga Park and part of north Ringwood also became part of Manningham. Three State Government appointed commissioners managed the city until 24 march 1997 when 8 councillors were sworn into office.

We are committed to building a better Manningham that works for all. Find information that will help you with your works – no matter how big or small your renovation or building project.

Increasing public transport movement

We identify and prioritise the routes and stops that commuters use most.

We consider community feedback, commuter demand and  nearby services and facilities to identify locations where new shelters or upgrades are needed.

Works to build new shelters are prioritised by:

• commuter demand and historical requests
• the type of road the bus stop is located on
• the bus stop’s location relative to various facilities within the community.

On average, we aim to build between three and five, new or upgraded shelters every year. 

The timing for new shelter projects may be influenced by factors like big road projects or large developments in Manningham.

Support is available at every stage of your child’s life and development.

The Health and Wellbeing Strategy outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure our residents are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and included. Seven priority areas have been identified to promote a Healthy Community:

• improving social and emotional wellbeing
• increasing healthy eating
• increasing active living
• increasing adaptation to the health impacts from climate change
• reducing injury and harm
• preventing family violence
• increasing connection and engagement of community life.

Find the resources below curated specifically for helping parents, guardians and families.

Reconciliation Manningham Group

Reconciliation Manningham is a small, committed group working to advance reconciliation through partnerships between Aboriginal people, Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council, Manningham Council and the local community.

The group aims to preserve, protect and promote respect for, and pride in our Australian Aboriginal culture and heritage. They achieve this through offering a host of activities, programs, events and services that directly involve, support and include Aboriginal people.

Through Heritage Week, Reconciliation Week and other key times throughout the year, the group leads local Indigenous heritage walks and history presentations, and are also available to present indigenous history education within local schools. Fascinating information about local sites of significance and the process of reconciliation is presented on their website. New members are welcome.