Have a mobile business? Your next opportunity could be just around the corner.
Bass Coast Shire Council is launching an exciting new 12-month Mobile Business Pilot Program, creating opportunities for businesses to reach new customers, explore new locations and be part of our vibrant local economy.
From established mobile operators to those looking to get a new business idea off the ground, the program is all about supporting entrepreneurship, encouraging fresh ideas and bringing something new to Council-managed spaces across Bass Coast.
About the Project
We're opening up selected locations across Bass Coast for mobile businesses to trade as part of a 12-month pilot program.
Businesses can apply through the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below, nominating their preferred location and sharing what their business offers. Applications will be assessed against the EOI criteria, with one business selected for each available site.
The pilot program will run from December 2026 to December 2027, with exact trading dates to be confirmed in each successful applicant's licence agreement.
The program presents an exciting opportunity for mobile businesses to reach new customers, explore new markets and grow their operations in some of Bass Coast's popular locations.
The pilot will also help Council explore how mobile trading can complement existing businesses, create lively public spaces and support future business opportunities.
Businesses are encouraged to review the Program Guidelines for further information on available locations, eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and conditions of participation before submitting an EOI.
Site Locations
Six designated locations across Phillip Island, Anderson and Inverloch have been identified for the Mobile Business Pilot Program, offering businesses the opportunity to trade in selected Council-managed spaces.
The designated sites as part of the program include:
- Rotary Centenary Park carpark, Inverloch
- South Gippsland Yacht Club carpark, Inverloch
- Anderson Roundabout carpark, Anderson
- Ventnor Beach carpark, Ventnor
- Red Rocks carpark, Cowes
- Jetty Triangle, Cowes
Please note: The Jetty Triangle site will be available from late February 2027. The licence fee will be calculated on a pro-rata basis to reflect the shorter trading period, with the licence concluding in December 2027, in line with the other pilot program sites.
All other sites will operate for the full 12-month program.
Interested? Submit an Expression of Interest
To apply, please review the Program Guidelines and complete the EOI form below, telling us about your business, what you'd like to offer and your preferred location(s).
Council will review applications against the EOI criteria and contact applicants following the assessment process.
Expressions of Interest open: Friday, 30 October, 2026
Expressions of Interest close: Friday, 27 November 2026
Applicants will be advised of their outcome by Friday, 4 December 2026.
