Permanent Full-Time | Work Outdoors | Make a Visible Impact

We are looking for a practical, hands-on team member to join our Parks & Natural Environment Department as an Asset Maintenance Officer. If you enjoy working outdoors, have a keen eye for detail, and take pride in contributing to well-maintained and welcoming public spaces, this could be the perfect role for you.

Why you'll love this role and what you'll do:

Working with and in a great team as an Asset Maintenance Officer, you will help maintain and enhance the quality, safety, and functionality of park infrastructure across Banyule's open spaces. Reporting to the Sportsfields & Open Space Assets Coordinator, you'll undertake a variety of asset maintenance tasks and support broader horticultural and landscaping activities. You'll:

• Carry out routine installation, maintenance, servicing, and repairs on Councils park assets, seating, fencing, pathways etc.
• Undertake scheduled inspections of park assets and furniture and assist in the preparation of maintenance reports.
• Assist other staff in general horticultural and landscape construction duties.

Who and what we are looking for:

• You'll have relevant experience in the field of carpentry / general maintenance.
• You'll be a competent and safe operator of power tools associated with carpentry
• Basic operation of small mowers, brush cutters, edgers, chainsaws and other small machinery.
• An understanding of/or aptitude in Field Technology (Electronic Tablets)

What we offer:

• A permanent full-time position with a fortnightly RDO
• Salary $69,844.20 per annum plus super.
• Flexible work arrangements that support personal well-being alongside professional commitments
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave - partner
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives

Pre-employment requirements:

• Medium Rigid Drivers' License
• White card
• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the position description.

For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Brett Jose on 0440 104 599.

Applications close: 26 June 2025 at 11:45 pm.

Why choose Banyule:Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected]

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.