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

Council’s Community Strengthening Department is looking for a Community Development Officer who will play a key part in supporting community centre staff, volunteers, and partners to actively engage with the community, develop and implement a diverse range of programs, services, and events that meet local needs, build community capacity, and enable social and economic participation for all local residents.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Engage community, particularly marginalised and hard to reach residents to identify priorities and needs.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate a range of community development programs, activities and events to meet local needs.
• Develop strong and positive partnerships with residents, community groups, community service organisations and government agencies to achieve objectives.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of local services, community organisations, agencies and the education sector encouraging engagement and participation.

About you

• Qualifications in community development or related field, with proven experience in similar roles.
• Strong organisational, time management, and self-motivation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, databases, and social media.

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:

• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 5 currently remunerated at $78,589.24 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Fiona Cann on 0488 400 264 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Development Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The position description for this role is attached.

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.