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

Join our City Works team as a full-time 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!

Your 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
• 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 role.

 About you

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• 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:

• Rostered Day Off (full time employees only)
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is remunerated at Band 2A $66,896.84 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 Nathan Coles via email - [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.

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.