Love working outdoors and taking pride in making the community a great place to live? Join our team and lead the work that keeps playgrounds, parks and community spaces safe, clean and fun for everyone. Every day is different, and the work you do will help local families enjoy our parks and playgrounds with confidence.

What you’ll be doing

- Coordinate playground inspections, maintenance and repair programs to keep facilities safe and compliant.
- Identify playground defects, safety risks and maintenance needs, and make sure issues are addressed promptly.
- Lead and support a small team delivering playground maintenance and improvement works.
- Coordinate contractors and oversee playground repairs, installations and minor projects.
- Investigate customer requests and playground safety concerns, and make sure appropriate action is taken.
- Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance and compliance records to support asset management and decision-making.

What you’ll bring

- Experience maintaining, inspecting or managing playgrounds, parks or similar community assets.
- The ability to identify safety risks, assess asset condition and prioritise maintenance work.
- Experience planning and coordinating maintenance programs, contractors or work crews.




- Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
- A current driver’s licence and a white card.
- A National Police Check certificate dated within 6 months.
- A current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania) or the ability to obtain.

Bonus points if you have

- Experience undertaking playground compliance inspections and audits.
- Experience using maintenance, inspection or asset management systems.
- A Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, Horticulture, Asset Maintenance, Construction or a related field.

Council has zero tolerance for child or youth abuse and harm. We prioritise safety in every interaction and report any conduct of concern. You can read more in our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

We’re also an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. Please note that random alcohol and drug testing forms part of employment with Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Friday, 23 October 2026.

Applications Open

Permanent/full time

Base salary between $80,872.81 and $93,433.58 (depending on skills and experience) + 13.5% superannuation

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📌 Works Officer – Playgrounds (Hobart)
🏢 CCC
📍 Hobart