Bellarine Bayside is a public entity and Committee of Management (CoM) members are selected through a public, skills-based expression of interest process and are appointed for a three-year term by the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978.

The CoM ascertains the strategic directions for Bellarine Bayside and ensures that it responds to community and state government expectations. The CoM delegates a level of authority to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enable effective management of the day-to-day operations. The CEO is supported by a senior management team covering planning and environment, operations, finance and business management, and holiday park management.

Bellarine Bayside employs 22 permanent staff across the functions of coastal planning, operation and grounds, administration and holiday parks. Our staff numbers increase to more than 40 over the peak summer season with the addition of casual employees.