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’s City Works Department is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join the Drainage Department who will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing council’s infrastructures and assets, throughout Frankston municipality in accordance with works and management programs.

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Perform all civil infrastructure maintenance tasks and repairs in accordance with works programs and management systems. Works will include, storm water maintenance pit, concrete and minor civil repairs across roads and drainage areas;
• Easement Inspections works including locating pits rear of property, entering data, digging and probing to locate pits; and
• Cleaning activities across all of Civil Infrastructure maintenance works within set specifications. This will also include sweeping and brush cutting.

This is a Permanent Full-Time role.

About you

As the successful candidate you will have:

• Construction or trades related industry experience, with knowledge and skills in Drainage and roads maintenance;
• Ability to prioritise and plan own work, with independent thinking & problem solving skills and the ability to work individually or as part of a team;
• Current Drivers Licence; and
• Experience in the use of a variety of tools, plant and mechanical equipment relating to civil maintenance.

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
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• 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 Nathan Coles on (03) 9768 1512 or Nathan.Coles@frankston.vic.gov.au

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.