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 role:

Council is seeking an experienced Festivals and Major Events Officer who will be responsible for assisting with the successful planning and delivery of Council-run festivals and major events in addition to supporting a range of external events that position Frankston as an arts, culture, and event destination. 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Assisting with planning and delivery requirements of Council run festivals and major events, with a strong focus on project management.
• Providing guidance and advice to external event organisers looking to run their events in Frankston City.
• Providing administration and marketing support to the broader team.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management across internal and external teams, contractors, suppliers, and contracted staff.

This role includes out of hours work, including weekends in the delivery of Council-run events which will paid as time in lieu.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in event management and delivery, particularly in an outdoor events environment.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering creative and innovative event solutions, in the context of growing and elevating festivals and major events.
• Demonstrated experience in contractor/relationship management, with an ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently as a member of a team and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Experience in the areas of risk management and site safety in a festival and major event context. 
• Demonstrated project management and administration skills.
• High level of effective time management skills, and the ability to work under pressure including the ability to prioritise whilst working on concurrent projects with successful outcomes.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate and relate well with diverse community groups, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the use of various Microsoft Office programs, and financial systems. 
• Flexibility to work overtime on weekends and public holidays, as required to deliver Council’s Major Events. 
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment and contributing to all facets of event planning and delivery including the demands required on event days.

• Hold a current driver’s license.

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
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 5A currently remunerated at $82,567.33 per annum, plus superannuation. Time in lieu will also be paid, as required for event days.

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 located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page as this will be referred to in an interview. 

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.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Carolyn Smith, Head of Festivals and Major Events via email: Carolyn.Smith@frankston.vic.gov.au

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

The closing date for applications to this role is Monday 5 August 2026, 11:55pm.