Asset Maintenance Assistant (9101)

Group and Team: Open Space Group, Parks and Reserves
Location: Clearys Gates
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0  FTE
Classification: Municipal Employee Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $69,156 to $70,667 per annum + 13% superannuation.

About the role

This hands-on role plays a vital part in maintaining and enhancing Hobart’s public spaces. As an Asset Maintenance Assistant, help ensure the City’s built assets like park infrastructure, playgrounds, and public amenities, are safe, functional, and meet community expectations. Work across a variety of sites, contributing to both planned and reactive maintenance programs that support the City’s high standards of service delivery.

Role accountabilities include:

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on built assets and infrastructure.
• Support the delivery of capital works and playground inspection programs.
• Conduct inspections and report on asset conditions.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to deliver timely services.
• Promote a safe and inclusive work environment.

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

About you

Are you a practical, solutions-focused professional with a trade background and a passion for maintaining public spaces?

We’re seeking an Asset Maintenance Assistant who loves working outdoors, takes pride in their craftsmanship, and thrives in a team environment. You’re adaptable, safety-conscious, and ready to take initiative when challenges arise.

The following are the essentials for the role:

• A Certificate III or above in a relevant trade.
• A current White Card and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
• A current Drivers Licence.
• Experience delivering maintenance or construction services to a high standard.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Desirable extras include a Medium Rigid licence, First Aid certification, and experience with playground audits or traffic control.

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% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of paid 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.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you're passionate about maintaining our beautiful City and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Heather Huxley, Program Leader Parks, on 0362780256 or email heather.huxley@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 29 June 2025.

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.