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 Environmental Policy and planning team is looking for an Urban Greening Planner who will be responsible for reviewing landscape development plans, supporting the development of environmental strategies promoting urban greening and biodiversity protection and driving the delivery of urban greening initiatives that increase tree canopy and enhance biodiversity.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Assessing and setting requirements for landscape plans in line with planning scheme requirements and Council's objective to create greener and cooler places.
• Supporting and delivering actions from Council’s Biodiversity Action Plan and Urban Forest Action Plan.
• Assist in the development of policies, strategies, and planning conditions to improve greening outcomes across the municipality.

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

About you

• Relevant experience in environmental planning, landscape assessment, or urban greening initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and engage meaningfully with the community.
• Technical expertise in interpreting planning policy, landscape design standards, and environmental legislation.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence and Working with Children 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:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off
• 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 6 currently remunerated at $100,338 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 Nathalie Nunn at [email protected]

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.