• All candidates will be considered equally for both roles

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the roleS

Council's City Futures Department is looking for two experienced Senior Social Policy and Planning Officers who will be responsible for social policy development and strategic partnerships to enhance community wellbeing and social outcomes for the Frankston City community.

One of these exciting roles offers the opportunity to develop social policy relating to affordable housing and homelessness.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with key stakeholders on social policy issues, with one of the roles having a key focus on affordable housing and homelessness, to assist with advocacy, social planning and the development of integrated responses to community needs.
• Developing and implementing a range of evidence-based policies, strategies and plans to deliver social outcomes within Frankston City.
• Undertaking social research, qualitative and quantitative data analysis and community needs profiling to provide advice and recommendations to influence strategic planning, decision-making and investment in services and community infrastructure.

About you

• Experience in social policy, including experience relating to affordable housing and homelessness if applying for the role focused on homelessness
• A passion for evidence-based practice, with demonstrated ability in social research, data analysis and community engagement
• Strong commitment to social justice and equality with demonstrated knowledge of social policy
• Ability to apply a knowledge and understanding of social policy concepts and principles, including social, economic and environmental factors.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in arts, social sciences, public policy or related discipline

Why Frankston Council?

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Working remotely
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave

These positions are both Band 6 and currently remunerated between $89,810.37 to $98,659.52 per annum, plus superannuation.

If you would like to learn more about these opportunities or have any questions, please contact Rachel Masters on 9768 1669 or [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Social Policy and Planning Officers x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

Covid-19 Vaccination Information

It is a condition of employment that all Frankston City Council employees declare their Covid-19 Vaccination status. The successful candidate will be required to declare their Covid-19 Vaccination status prior to commencing employment. This includes providing a copy of a valid Vaccination Certificate. All staff of are required to have Covid-19 Vaccinations in line with vaccination directions issued by the Chief Health Officer and the Victorian State Government. All positions at Council are covered by Mandatory Vaccination requirements and as such the successful candidate must provide evidence of being Covid-19 Vaccinated to Council as part of the pre-employment process.

Frankston City Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

Frankston City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

A position description is attached.