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 Safer Communities Department is looking for a Senior Safer Communities Officer (Parking & Litter) who will be responsible for leading our Litter and Parking enforcement team.
The main responsibilities will include:
- Ensure that Council’s statutory obligations for which the unit is responsible are carried out in a professional and timely manner.
- Undertaking and enforcement action in relation to breaches of relevant legislation regulations and Local Laws.
- Provide leadership and supervise the activities of the team in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.
This is a full time ongoing position.
About you
- Demonstrated investigative and analytical skills.
- Technological skills to fulfill the requirements of the position.
- Ability to investigate complex matters and identify and collect evidence in a timely and effective manner.
- Proven ability to supervise and monitor staff to ensure service standards are met and maintained.
- Ability to set priorities, plan and organise workloads and that of the team and monitor performance objectives so as to achieve specific and set outcomes in the most efficient way within the resources available and time-frames.
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
- Rostered Day Off
- Access to professional and career development opportunities
- Purchased leave
- Paid Parental leave
- Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
- Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
- Employee assistance program
- Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.
This position is a Band 6 position currently remunerated at $98,130.72 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 Jarred Stevens via email at locallawsadmin@frankston.vic.gov.au
The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.
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.
