Local jobs and Careers

Introduction

There are a vast range of local employment and educational opportunities available to our local community. Frankston City Council's Economic Development Team participate in a number of events throughout the year to improve the transition of individuals into further educational opportunities or employment.

Frankston City Council also seeks to increase the awareness of the great diversity of jobs and career opportunities that are available at Council. As one of the municipalities largest employers, Council seeks to provide information on the qualifications required (be it formal training or on the job training) and the career advancement opportunities available.

MPS Careers and Jobs Expo

Each year in August/September, Frankston City Council participates in the MPS Careers and Jobs Expo held in Mornington. This one day event (free to attend or exhibit at) is an opportunity for:

• Individuals to learn about local career and educational opportunities
• Exhibitors to showcase their business and/or educational facility. There are over 50 exhibitors available on the day.
• Job and career opportunities are available on the day

For more information about the MPS Careers and Jobs Expo, please contact Mornington Peninsula Shire's Economic Development Team on 1300 850 600 or business@mornpen.vic.gov.au.

Building and Construction Industry Careers Night

Frankston City Council, in partnership with the Mornington Peninsula Shire, holds the Building and Construction Industry Careers Night in April/May of each year. If you have an interest in any aspect of the building and construction industry - be it builder, plumber, carpenter, project manager, draftsman, architect - this is an information session for you! At this evening event we provide you with the opportunity to hear from people in the industry, talk to exhibitors who specialize in various aspects of careers and training in construction, and you can even talk to employers who are seeking to take on apprentices.

Community Services and Health Forum

Find out more about the great variety of careers available in the community services and health industry. Hear first hand from nurses, speech pathologists, aged-carers etc about what personality types and qualifications are required to be employed in their industry. Find out what got some role model individuals into their careers and some of the hurdles they overcame to become a success story.

This one day event held at the Frankston Arts Centre in May of each year, targets school children from throughout the Frankston - Mornington Peninsula - Casey region. It is a partnership of Frankston City Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire and Chisholm Institute of TAFE.

Careers in Local Government

Have you ever thought of a career working in Local Government? For many people Local Government is a wonderful way to work in your local area - regardless of your career path. Some of the more than 50 career pathways available at Frankston City Council include:

• Accounting
• Animal Management
• Building Surveyor
• Business Development
• Carer in the Community
• Community Arts
• Customer Relations Officer
• Engineering
• Environment
• Environmental Health
• Events Management
• Information Technology
• Library Professional
• Local Law Enforcement
• Natural Reserves
• Nursing (Maternal Child Health)
• Performing Arts
• Planning
• Public Relations
• Recreation and Support
• Road Drainage and Maintenance
• Streetscape Design
• Working with Children

More information is available about the current vacancies available at Frankston City Council.

Contact Us

For further information contact the Economic Development Team on 1300 322 322 or via e-mail business@frankston.vic.gov.au.