Frankston City Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Community Development Professional to lead the Frankston Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) for a 12-month, full-time parental leave cover, commencing in April 2025.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to drive a community-led initiative designed to foster connection, inclusion, and positive mental health for people of all ages and backgrounds. The Frankston SIAG was established as part of a flagship prevention initiative following the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, recognising that local communities are best placed to support wellbeing, connection and mental health.

As the Social Inclusion Project Manager, you will play a key role in empowering the Frankston SIAG to deliver real impact in the community.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support the Frankston SIAG, ensuring it thrives as a community-driven initiative.
• Drive and successfully guide delivery of a three-year action plan.
• Facilitate collaboration and community-based decision-making, empowering community members.
• Oversee the program’s budget and guide the Frankston SIAG in allocating funding for impactful initiatives.
• Manage projects, assess risks, and support program delivery to ensure success.

About You

You’re a proactive, collaborative leader with:

• Demonstrated expertise in community development and mental health promotion/prevention.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to engage and empower diverse community members.
• A passion for driving social inclusion and fostering meaningful connections.
  Experience in project management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

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 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 Simone Bonella on (03) 9768 1330 or simone.bonella@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.