Employment

 

Somewhere to pursue your passion  

Frankston City isn't just a City, it's an established ecosystem of major anchor institutions/employers, thriving local economy, integrated public transport and booming industrial precincts - making it a great place to live and work!   

As a City experiencing unprecedented growth and investment, more and more business activity means more and more local jobs, and more reasons to build a future close to home.

 

A strong and growing workforce

Frankston City's impressive employment rate of 95.4% is above the Greater Melbourne average of 94.7%. Unemployment remains lower than the metropolitan average, reflecting a local economy that continues to create opportunity across a wide range of industries.

 

A thriving local economy

Since 2020, Frankston City’s economy has seen steady growth, driven by key sectors including healthcare, construction, manufacturing and real estate. Our 44,000+ local businesses contributed to an economic output of over $20.3 billion in 2025 and supported more than 54,000 jobs.

 

 

Frankston City isn't just a City. It's an ecosystem of key anchor institutions that fuel our local economy and provide reliable sources of employment and local income. Some of our major employers include Peninsula University Hospital, Peninsula Health, South East Water, Frankston City Council, Peninsula Leisure, Monash University, Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Vicinty, Cleanaway, VicRoads, the Department of Justice and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. 

 

Our six distinct industrial precincts are economic powerhouses, with more than 500 manufacturers and a workforce of over 20,000 local workers. 

 

A city with momentum

Designated as a key Metropolitan Activity Centre, Frankston City is set for continued investment, growth and job creation.

As the city evolves, so too does its employment landscape, offering more opportunities to build a career, grow a business and shape your future locally.

 

Whether its teaching, retail, office work or a trade, we want to live and work by the beach, with shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and nightlife at our fingertips, to a backdrop of calming nature and birdsong.....how about you?