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 enthusiastic and dedicated Casual Educators (Certificate III Qualified) to join the Family Health Support Services Department within our team at Mahogany Rise Child and Family Centre

The main responsibilities will include: 

• To provide a safe and stimulating environment for children and ensure the provision of a quality service that is accessible, flexible and responsive to the needs of families and community.
• To provide flexible support across the service, contributing to high-quality programs and child wellbeing as required
• To be available to work on an on-call basis and adapt to a range of environments, routines, and team dynamics.

Our service operates Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm, and we are looking for team members who are flexible and available to work a variety of shifts across different days and times.

About you

The following qualifications and/or experience are required for the position:

• Suitable minimum Certificate 3 level qualification, in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 (National Law) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
• A sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in an Education and Care Setting
• Anaphylaxis Certification (including Asthma Management where applicable)
• Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations training

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:

• Flexible working hours
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Employee assistance program

This position is a Band 3 currently remunerated at $44.06 per hour, plus superannuation.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Karen Wheeler on 0417 336 057 or karen.wheeler@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.

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.  

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe. 

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.  Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy that’s located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page, for further information. 

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.