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 position

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Sustainability Education Officer to join Council’s Environmental Services team to plan and deliver Council’s environmental education and behaviour change programs and events to achieve positive sustainability outcomes for Council and our community.

The main responsibilities are to:

• Lead the design and delivery of Council’s community environmental behaviour change and education programs and initiatives to increase practical environmental actions across the Frankston municipality;
• Organise and promote Council’s environmental events program, including identifying relevant topics, sourcing and liaising with presenters and evaluating feedback;
• Engage with Council employees to increase and embed environmental awareness and action within the organisation;
• Create a wide variety of targeted environmental communication and education materials including articles, an e-newsletter, brochures, website content and displays; and
• Engage with a broad range of stakeholders including residents, local schools, businesses and community groups to foster positive environmental sustainability outcomes.

This is a part time role working 30.4 hours per week (4 days per week). Working days are flexible. 

About you

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental education or related field, or lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience;
• Experience in environmental behaviour change and education programs and initiatives;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with a diverse range of people; and
• Positive outlook with the ability to influence and gain co-operation of others to achieve set goals.

Benefits of working at Frankston City 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:

• Hybrid Working Model;
• Flexible working hours;
• Access to professional and career development opportunities;
• Paid Parental leave;
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave;
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre);
• Employee assistance program; and
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 6 currently remunerated between $93,402 to $102,605 per annum (pro rata), plus superannuation. Salary level will be based on the experience level of the candidate. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Rachel Weaver, Coordinator, Environmental Services via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Sustainability Education Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

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. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

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.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Pre-Employment Information

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.