Love working outdoors and taking pride in making the community a great place to live? Join our team and help keep 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

  • Inspect playgrounds and park facilities to make sure they are safe and in good condition.
  • Carry out repairs and maintenance on playground equipment, paths, fencing, surfacing and park furniture.
  • Identify and fix hazards, damage and vandalism, or report issues that need further work.
  • Complete maintenance and renewal work programs to keep playgrounds looking their best.
  • Use tools, equipment and machinery safely and correctly.
  • Keep accurate records of inspections, maintenance work and repairs.

What you’ll bring

  • Experience maintaining playgrounds, parks, public facilities or similar assets.
  • The ability to spot problems, assess risks and carry out repairs safely.
  • Experience using tools, equipment and machinery relevant to outdoor maintenance work.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • 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

  • Playground inspection experience or a RoSPA Playground Inspection qualification.
  • Experience using maintenance or asset management systems.
  • A Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, Horticulture, Asset Maintenance, Construction or a similar field.
  • A Medium Rigid (MR) driver’s licence.

Why you’ll love working with us

We care about your wellbeing and work–life balance. Enjoy a central location, leave loading, purchased leave options, and staff perks like flu shots, skin check reimbursement, EAP counselling, and training opportunities.

Ready to apply?

If you enjoy practical work, solving problems and helping create great community spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now and include:
• your current resume
• a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Important: Applications submitted directly through SEEK won’t be considered. Please lodge your application via Jobs – City of Clarence.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@ccc.tas.gov.au.

Position Description

Download the position description here: Parks and Community Facilities Worker – Playgrounds

Our commitment to our community

We’re dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and we actively support their participation as valued members of our community.

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.

To be offered this position, you’ll need to complete and satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment process. This includes (but isn’t limited to) a WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and checks relating to any prior disciplinary action.

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 $66,736.68 and $73,224.61 (depending on skills and experience) + 13.5% superannuation
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