Asset Maintenance Assistant

About this role

Group and Team: Open Space and Parks and Reserves  Location:   Clearys Gates Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0  FTE Classification: Municipal Officer or Employee Level X Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme nt 2024 Salary range: $73,368 + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

Love working outdoors and seeing the results of your work in the community?

The City of Hobart is looking for an experienced Asset Maintenance Assistant to help maintain and improve the parks, reserves and public spaces enjoyed by residents and visitors across Hobart.

Working within our Parks and Open Space team, you will undertake a variety of asset maintenance, inspection and improvement activities while contributing to the delivery of capital works projects that enhance the city's public spaces.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Asset Maintenance Assistant Position Description

About you

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same.

You will be responsible for maintaining and inspecting a range of public infrastructure and built assets, helping ensure they remain safe, functional and well presented for the community. The role also supports playground compliance activities, contractor management, and the delivery of works programs across the City of Hobart's parks and reserves.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking programmed and reactive maintenance activities.

• Inspecting public assets and identifying maintenance requirements.

• Supporting the delivery of capital works projects.

• Assisting in the management and coordination of contractors.

• Contributing to playground inspection and compliance programs.

• Working collaboratively to deliver quality outcomes for the community.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• A wide range of leave entitlements.

• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.

• Discounted membership at  Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre .

• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.

• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.

• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about  what the City of Hobart can offer you .

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people.  The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

Learn more about  our vision, mission and values .

How to apply

If you are passionate about our beautiful city  and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Sean Black , Manager Open Space, on  0438 381 171   or email  recruitment@hobartcity.com.au

All applications must be made in the online portal , and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to  recruitment@hobartcity.com.au . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 23 August 2026.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud , do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence,  and

• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on  our website .