• Part Time (4 days per week), Permanent
• Band 6 $87,194 (pro rata) plus super

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay and is 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.

What we are looking for?

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Sustainability Education Officer to join our Sustainable Assets Department who will be responsible for the planning and delivery of Council’s environmental education and behaviour change programs and events to achieve positive sustainability outcomes for Council and our community. Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Leading the design and delivery of Council’s community environmental behaviour change and education programs and initiatives to increase practical environmental actions across the Frankston municipality.
• Organising and promoting Council’s environmental events program, including identifying relevant topics, sourcing and liaising with presenters and evaluating feedback.
• Engaging with Council employees to increase and embed environmental awareness and action within the organisation.
• Creating a wide variety of targeted environmental communication and education materials including articles, an e-newsletter, brochures, website content and displays.
• Engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including residents, local schools, businesses and community groups to foster positive environmental sustainability outcomes.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental education or related field, or lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience.
• Experience in environmental behaviour change and education programs and initiatives.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with a diverse range of people.
• Positive outlook with the ability to influence and gain co-operation of others to achieve set goals.

Why you would like to join us?

• Be a 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
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave

Frankston City 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.

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, and a current Driver Licence & Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

Frankston City Council is committed to promoting and protecting children from abuse. We have zero tolerance for child abuse.