Assets & Contract Administration Officer - Parking
Job No:
COH23899
Location:
Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: Community and Economic Development, Parking Services Division
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $93,872 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About the role
We are seeking a proactive Assets and Contract Administration operator to support the effective administration, record management, maintenance coordination and operational performance of Council’s parking assets and associated service contracts, ensuring infrastructure is functional, safe and maintained in accordance with established standards, procedures and service level / contract agreements.
Key group responsibilities:
- Maintain and update records for operational parking assets, including meters, sensors, hand held devices, body worn cameras, license plate recognition mobile and fixed cameras, car parking barriers, boom gates and other parking infrastructure.
- Coordinate scheduled and reactive maintenance activities by liaising with internal staff, Parking Technicians, contractors and suppliers, and escalate unresolved or high-risk faults where required.
- Generate reports from integrated systems, identify anomalies and provide data for decision-making.
- Check invoices, work orders and service reports against contract requirements, maintenance records and agreed service levels before progressing for approval.
- Maintain contract records, registers, correspondence, warranty information, service reports and evidence of contractor performance in accordance with Council requirements.
- Support procurement activity for parking assets and services by providing operational input into specifications, service requirements, contractor performance information and evaluation processes, within the limits of the role.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Assets & Contract Administration Officer Position Description
About you
You are a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional who enjoys working with data, contracts, and asset information systems. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are confident building relationships with a range of stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience providing administrative support within a professional environment.
- Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience maintaining asset databases and managing asset information.
- Demonstrated ability to administer contracts and agreements.
- Well-developed Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Experience using financial management, electronic document management, asset management, or database systems.
- Relevant qualifications in Contract Management, Asset Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to delivering positive outcomes for the Hobart community and embody our values of People, Focus & Direction, Accountability, Teamwork, and Creativity & Innovation.
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're passionate about 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 Andrew Pike, Parking Services Manager, on 0461 164 488 or email andrew.pike@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 15 November 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.
