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 is recruiting for full-time City Works Maintenance Assistant. This is your chance to be part of a supportive and dedicated team, working to improve and maintain the infrastructure across the Frankston municipality. Help make a real impact on our community while advancing your career in a dynamic environment. Apply today and be part of something great!
The main responsibilities will include:
- Performing civil infrastructure maintenance tasks and repairs across a range of areas along with other duties within the City Works team
- Performing broad tasks involving utilisation of developed skills
- Ensuring the quality and satisfactory output of work and ability to meet work schedules and deadlines; and
- Working in a team environment or works individually under routine supervision.
This is a permanent full time position.
About you
- Current Driver Licence;
- Industry related experience in roads, signage, construction, and drainage maintenance
- Experience in the use of a variety of tools, plant and mechanical equipment relating to civil maintenance; and
- Eagerness to learn and willing to receive training to advance in the role.
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
- 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 2 currently remunerated at $65,336.84 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 Glenn Wansbrough at [email protected].
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.
