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

  • A RoSPA Level 2 Playground Inspection qualification.
  • 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.
  • A Chemical Handling Certificate.

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: Works Officer – 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 $80,872.81 and $93,433.58 (depending on skills and experience) + 13.5% superannuation
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