Frankston City Council Leadership Opportunities
Join Frankston City Council at a pivotal and exciting point in its evolution.
Frankston City is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay, approximately 40 kilometres south of Melbourne and is made up of the suburbs of Carrum Downs, Frankston, Frankston North, Frankston South, Langwarrin, Langwarrin South, Sandhurst, Seaford and Skye. Frankston's location is second to none, commanding centre stage between Melbourne’s urban metropolis and the tranquil Mornington Peninsula. Frankston is one of the very few blended bush-bay-cities, a major drawcard for our community and visitors alike. The city is currently home to an estimated 142,826 residents, which is expected to grow to 162,673 by 2041.
Frankston City is recognised for its pristine coastline, natural reserves, vibrant lifestyle, diverse communities, growing business, arts, education and health sectors. Covering an area of 131 square kilometres, from the Seaford Wetlands in the north, to Sweetwater Creek in the South and the Western Port Highway in the east. For thousands of years before Frankston City became known by its current name, the Bunurong people knew it as Monmar, a sacred place. The name of this Indigenous Australian tribe comes from “Boon wurrung”, meaning “coast people”.
Frankston City Council provides almost 100 valued services to its customers - community is central to everything they do. Frankston's Service Catalogue spans a wide range of areas, including Arts and Culture, Asset Management, Biodiversity and Open Space, City Planning, Climate Change Action, Community Development, Community Health, Community Safety, Council Strategy and Performance, Customer Service and Experience, City Growth and Investment, Economic Development, Financial Management, Governance, Integrated Water, People, Culture and Workforce Management, Sport and Recreation, Transport Connectivity, Technology and Information, and Waste Circularity.
Frankston City Council
is entering a new chapter under new leadership, with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer and the establishment of a contemporary Executive Leadership Team. The organisation is reshaping its executive structure to create a collaborative, outward-looking and high-performing leadership group focused on whole-of-organisation leadership, clear strategic priorities and delivering meaningful outcomes for the community.
Davidson is pleased to be partnering with Frankston City Council with the recruitment of the roles listed below. All applications and enquiries should be directed to Davidson.
You can make an application by uploading a current resume via the following job advertisements below. To apply for multiple roles, please email your application directly to Steph Davidson at
Steph.Davidson@davidsonwp.com.
Director Community Connection
Director City Advancement
Chief People and Integrity Officer
Chief Operating
Officer
About Frankston City Council
Frankston City Council is responsible for appointing the Chief Executive Officer, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the
organisation in line with the strategic direction set out in the Council Plan.
The Chief Executive Officer is supported by the Executive Management Team, which includes the Director Community Connection, Director City Services, Director City Advancement, Chief People and Integrity Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Together, they provide leadership and drive the delivery of Council’s priorities.
Community Vision 2040
The Community Vision 2040 is our community’s long-term vision and aspirations for the future of our City.
The Community Vision 2040 provides an aspirational description of what our community wants for the future of our municipality, in terms of its look, feel and liveability. It also captures what our community most values about Frankston City and connects it to our municipality as a place to live, work, study and visit.
Our Community Vision 2040 was first created by a representative community panel of residents in 2020 and voiced in their own words. A second community panel was formed in 2024 to review and update the Vision. The members of both panels were chosen to represent the diversity of our community, including different ages, genders, ethnicities, cultures, incomes, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations and suburbs.
The Community Vision 2040 will help Council, our partners and the broader community with planning and decision making as we progress towards 2040, shaping our City’s future into one that the community hopes to see, live and experience.
The Community Vision 2040 has been adopted into Council’s strategic planning and reporting framework to support Council to deliver meaningful, long-term outcomes that are aligned with the community’s aspirations. In particular, the Community Vision will help to shape the strategic outcomes and objectives in the four-year Council Plan, established at the start of each Council term.
Our Community Vision Statement
‘Frankston City is a safe, inclusive and caring community in which to live, work and play. Our vibrant coastal City is clean, leafy, environmentally responsible, well planned, accessible and innovative for a changing future. We are proud, engaged and connected.’
Our Community Vision themes:
The Community Vision 2040 has four key themes that set out our community’s aspirations for the future of our municipality.
Organisation Values
Kinder: we listen and show
understanding, treating each other with respect and empathy
Smarter: we focus on efficiency and innovation, working together and sharing ideas.
Fairer: we treat everyone equitably with consistency, transparency and consideration.
Frankston City Council pride themselves on providing a supportive work environment with flexibility, pathway opportunities, and a community-minded culture. Their values and openness enable them to work together effectively in their mission to support the community.
Frankston City Council is strongly committed to ensuring a work environment free from harassment and bullying. Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way it works and build on its values of “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter.”
If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Steph Davidson on Steph.Davidson@davidsonwp.com.
Davidson are supporting Frankston City Council with this Recruitment Process. Contact us for more information.
