Community Education Officer

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 Waste Circularity Department is looking for a Community Education Officer - Kerbside Reform who will be responsible to lead community education on Frankston's new four-bin waste service, supporting residents to recycle right and reduce waste.

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Investigating issues that arise from the kerbside waste collection services (new four bin service)
• Engage and consult with the community and provide education to residents and the community on the new kerbside waste reform
• To support residents to be able to embrace the new four bin system with confidence and knowledge

This is a temporary full-time position ending on March 2027.

About you

• Knowledge and understanding of the concepts and objectives of State Governments Kerbside Waste Reform
• Understanding or some relevant experience in behaviour change programs, principals or initiatives
• High level of computer literacy including Microsoft Suite of products and customer service request systems (e.g. Pathways) and 
• Current Drivers Licence 
• Current working with Children's Check

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:

Select what is relevant

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased 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 5 currently remunerated at $82,567.33 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 Joanne Keeling or

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.