Job Description

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 Road Department is looking for a Roads and Drainage Maintenance Officer.

You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Council’s infrastructures and assets, throughout the Frankston municipality in accordance with works and management programs.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Perform all civil infrastructure maintenance tasks and repairs in accordance with works programs and management systems. Works will include, asphalt, concrete and minor civil repairs across sealed and unsealed roads, signage and open drainage areas;
• Operate and maintain various items of plant and equipment in accordance with Council’s Safety Procedures such as: Excavator and Front End Loader; and
• Undertake other duties as may be required due to varying workloads within the City Works Section.

This is a full time role working 38 hours per week.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will have

• Current Driver Licence
• Current Medium Ridged truck
• Experience of safely driving of vehicles over to 13.9 tonnes GCM
• Construction or trades related industry experience with maintaining asphalt, signage and infrastructure networks;
• Experience in the use of a variety of tools, plant and mechanical equipment relating to infrastructure maintenance;
• Excellent customer service experience; and
• An understanding of safe work practices.

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 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 3A currently remunerated at $69,665.28 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 via email - glenn.wansbrough@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 Thursday 4 August 2026 11:55pm.

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.