Keep Our Playgrounds Safe & Fun! Join Us as a Playground Maintenance Officer

Are you passionate about creating safe and enjoyable spaces for families and children? Mackay Regional Council is looking for a dedicated Playground Maintenance Officer to help maintain and improve our parks and recreational facilities.

As a Playground Maintenance Officer, you'll play a vital role in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining playground and recreational equipment across the region. Your work will ensure our community spaces are safe, compliant with Australian Standards, and ready for play.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections and audits of playground equipment.
• Perform installations and repairs on recreational structures.
• Raise and close out work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Operate small plant and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Use tech devices for communication and data collection.
• Contribute to scheduled works and special projects.
• Uphold Council's image while meeting stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Operational inspection of park facilities, or willing to obtain.
• General Construction Induction Training.
• QLD "C" Class Drivers Licence or interstate equivalent.
• Medium Rigid (MR) Licence, or willing to obtain.
• Working at Heights.
• Relevant industry experience in general building maintenance and/or construction.
• Practical experience in the maintenance and operation of a wide range of machinery associated with repair/maintenance and general maintenance, including power tools.
• Practical experience planning and organising projects.

Desirable

• Comprehensive Inspection of park facilities.
• Operational inspection of park facilities.
• Medium Rigid (MR) Licence.
• Practical experience in asset inspection and investigations including the use of asset data management systems.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Sound verbal and non-verbal communication skills and technological communication. Sound problem solving ability.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Sound ability to create and maintain accurate records in line with legislative requirements.
• Working knowledge of relevant plant and equipment.
• General knowledge of relevant Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and Policies pertaining to Parks and Reserves.

Desirable

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines and deliver identified outcomes.
• Sound client service skills including ability to deliver a quality service with attention to detail.
• Sound ability to write effective inspection reports as per Australian Standards.
• Knowledge of the principles of arboriculture.

Special Requirements

• Occasional out of hours work (including weekends).
• Regular local travel.
• Requirement to undertake physical work in a variety of outdoor environments.

Why Join Us?

• Base annual salary of $65,644.49 plus allowances as applicable
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 9-day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Ready To Apply?

Applications close 4th September 2025. If you are ready to shape spaces where our community plays, grows and thrives, submit your resume and cover letter today!

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.