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 Coordinator Safer Communities who will be responsible for delivering a customer focused and contemporary Safer Communities service ensuing quality outcomes for Council and the community.

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Supervise the operational functions of the Unit ensuring adherence to legislation and Council’s policies and procedures in the areas of:

• • Animal Management
  • Local Law Enforcement
  • Car Parking Services and Enforcement
  • Litter and CCTV and mobile camera fleet
  • Foreshore Enforcement
  • Rapid Response
  • Safer Cities CCTV Program

• Coordinate and provide leadership to the Unit and manage relevant staff issues in accordance with Council’s procedures and requirements fostering a cohesive team approach to all projects and activities
• Coordinate key Safer Communities projects and initiatives including:

• • Community Local Law reviews
  • Domestic Animal Management Plan reviews
  • Implementation of the Safer Communities Strategy
  • Animal Pound reviews

About you

• Demonstrated expertise in creating and executing effective, innovative and operational strategies to tackle specific community safety challenges within the municipality.
• A dynamic leader with proven experience in leading teams within diverse environments. You have a strong track record of fostering inclusive team cultures, driving performance and achieving organisational goals.
• Experience in project planning, compliance management, financial oversight, and evaluation, coupled with strong analytical skills to interpret data and implement action plans based on findings to improve community safety and compliance.

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 (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 a Band 7 currently remunerated at $109,416.26 - $121,988.12 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 Rob Antonic on (03) 9784 1744 or rob.antonic@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.