Manningham City Council – Doncaster East VIC

- Temporary(fixed term) Full time, six months contract
- Band 5 circa $84,614 + 12% superannuation + allowances
- Fortnightly RDO
- Doncaster East Depot

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services toour vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubsand leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains aliveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

With one of the largest networks of open space in metropolitanMelbourne including more than 300 parks, our outdoor facilities are a key partof life in Manningham. Recreation parks, sporting reserves, natural areas andneighbourhood parks are of great importance to our community and allow a widerange of opportunities for exercise, recreation, and local sports clubs.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities toinnovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendlyworking workplace, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, includingflexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health andwellbeing initiatives.

We're constantly transforming our organisation to best support theneeds of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to jointhe team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive andinclusive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunity to takeownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a cultureof learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety,quality and ongoing improvement of Manningham's parks and open space assets.

As a Parks Asset Maintenance Officer, you will play a key role indelivering inspection, maintenance and renewal programs across playgrounds andopen space assets to ensure they are safe,



compliant and fit for community use.This is both a hands-on maintenance role undertaking proactive maintenancetasks as well as undertaking asset inspections, coordinating rectificationworks and supporting the delivery of renewal programs.

The role involves:

- Conducting inspections and condition assessments ofplaygrounds and open space assets using GIS asset-basedsystems
- Undertaking proactive maintenance works and minorrepairs across park assets
- Coordinating and overseeing maintenance, repair andreplacement works in line with required standards and timeframes
- Working closely with internal teams, contractors andstakeholders to deliver asset maintenance programs
- Supporting asset data management to ensure accuraterecords for planning and forecasting
- This is a role that combines technical knowledge,fieldwork and coordination, providing an opportunity to directly contribute tothe safety, usability and presentation of community assets across Manningham.

Who are you

- You have hands-on experience in maintenance and a broadrange of construction trade skills, with relevant trade qualifications highlyregarded
- You are confident working both in the field and withasset management systems, including GIS asset-based software systems
- You have a strong understanding of asset inspection,maintenance and renewal processes, particularly within parks, playgrounds oropen space environments
- You take an innovative and practical approach tomaintenance problem solving,



with the ability to identify issues and delivereffective solutions with a strong attention to detail
- You are highly organised and able to maintaininspection and maintenance programs, ensuring works are completed withinrequired timeframes
- You are customer-focused and demonstrate excellentcommunication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with contractors,internal teams and the community

PositionDescription can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on theManningham careers' section: Job Vacancies

Applications close on Sunday 6 September 2026 at11:00pm

Don't meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those ofunderrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet allthe criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great communityoutcomes. If your experience doesn't perfectly align with the selectioncriteria, but you're excited about this role and keen to work at ManninghamCouncil, we encourage you to apply now.

Councilrecognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensureequity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applicationsfrom underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

ManninghamCouncil have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff,including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an ITinfrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If yourequire any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,please advise the contact listed above in advance.

ManninghamCouncil is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be requiredto hold a Working with Children Check.

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📌 Parks Assets Management Officer (Manningham City)
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