Playground Inspection Officer
Playground Inspection Officer
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Job Description
- Starting salary $70457 Super
- Commuter use of Vehicle
- 9 day fortnight
- Pakenham location
- Be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to community safety
Together Different Future
As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic progressive and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together doing things differently and preparing for the future.
Were looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.
About the opportunity
Join our Operations teams as a Playground Inspection Officer and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our communitys play spaces. This is a new position offering a fantastic opportunity to grow with the council.
You will make an impact by
- Conducting regular inspections of playground equipment and surrounding areas to identify hazards and recommend repairs or replacements.
- Monitoring assessing and remediating the condition and compliance of attenuated surfaces.
- Delivering detailed playspace assessments and structured maintenance programs.
- Ensuring all prescribed work is completed to a high standard within time and budget constraints.
- Communicating inspection findings and recommended actions to internal and external stakeholders
- Initiating and completing playground repair and replacement tasks when issues are identified or making areas safe until works are programmed
What you will bring
- Knowledge of Australian Playground Safety Standards and best maintenance practices.
- Experience in conducting Level 1 Visual inspections and Level 2 Operational inspections.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders about playground safety.
- Ability to identify risks and technical problems and promptly resolve them.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements including conducting quality playspace and activity hub inspection
Why work with us
- Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.
- Professional development opportunities including training and education programs and leadership development initiatives.
- A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship with initiatives to reduce the Councils carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.
- A focus on work-life balance with programs and initiatives designed to support employees physical and mental well-being.
- Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career here.
To apply
- Please complete the online application form including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
- Applications close 29th July 2025
- For further information regarding the role please contact name Jok Smith Team Leader Township Maintenance onor refer to the position description.
Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage people living with a disability LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.
You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
