Full time 38 hours
Salary: Band 5 - $75,511 - $87,624 + superannuation
Role includes an RDO

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated individual to join our Sports, Irrigation and Assets Team to help enhance and maintain the city’s open space.
The Supervisor Parks Assets is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day works of the Parks assets team coving jobs such as routine maintenance, repairs, inspections and assets audits on items such as park furniture, playgrounds and fences in councils open space areas.

What you’ll be working on

• Ensuring that all works are carried out safely and to a high standard.
• Coordinating repairs and routine maintenance of assets and act on/report observed situations requiring maintenance attention.
• Conducting an reviewing audits on playgrounds.
• Arranging quotes an ordering materials for works.
• Delivering capital works projects.
• Processing payments and authorise works within limits of delegation.
• Responding to internal and external enquiries regarding Hobsons Bay City Councils open space management.

What you need to succeed

• Tertiary Qualification in Landscaping or Construction or relevant on the job experience in landscape practices or building construction with broad technical knowledge.
• Hold a current Victorian Driver’s License with medium rigid truck endorsement.
• Proficient in use of hand tools.
• Chainsaw certificate and First Aid Certificate is desirable.

Why you should apply

The Parks assets team role is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly team who maintain and repair park assets across Hobsons Bay. This role offers a rare opportunity to conduct both hands on and some office based duties, where you will be able to apply your skills to keep the councils open spaces well maintained and safe for public use.

How to apply
follow the links to send us:
• your cover letter
• and resume
• Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document.

The position description can be accessed below.

To find out more about the role, please contact Nic Edwards, Team Leader Sports, Irrigation and Assets – [email protected] Ph 9932-1343 or [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 11:30PM on Sunday 20 April 2025.

Pre-Employment Requirements
Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check and a Pre-Employment Medical Check.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Making a difference, together!

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

What can we offer
We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us!
And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.