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
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for parks and vegetation management? Join our Council's Operations team in a pivotal role as Coordinator, Parks and Vegetation on a full time basis.
In this position, you will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our community’s parks, gardens, and green spaces. As a supportive leader, you will guide and mentor your team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
If you're a dedicated leader looking to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
The main responsibilities will include:
- Provide leadership and support to the Parks & Vegetation teams comprising of 85 staff members.
- Key department representative on horticultural, trees, turf and natural reserves matters.
About you
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and manage a dynamic team.
- Strong knowledge of horticulture along with parks, natural reserves and vegetation management practices
- Self-motivated with strong communication skills and a can-do approach
- A commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
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 (Full time roles only)
- 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 classified as a Band 8. For a private and confidential discussion regarding the role and remuneration, please contact Brad Hurren on 0400 526 837 or brad.hurren@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.
