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Playground Inspections and Maintenance Team Member

Port Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-19 → 2026-09-27

Core

Conduct routine safety inspections and perform hands-on maintenance on public playgrounds and open spaces to ensure they are safe and functional for the community.

Role type

Playground Inspector & Maintenance Team Member

Builds

Safe and compliant public playgrounds and open spaces

Domain

Municipal services / Public recreation infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Playground safety inspection, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, hazard identification, record keeping, tool usage, independent work management

Preferred skills

Problem-solving, proactive safety approach, asset maintenance skills

Technologies

Hand tools, power tools

Responsibilities

Conduct routine visual and operational playground inspections; Identify hazards including broken glass, litter, sharp edges, vandalism, damaged equipment and surface hazards; Inspect playground equipment, moving components, fixings, structural elements and surfacing for signs of wear or damage; Inspect and maintain softfall areas, including checking surfacing depths and identifying areas requiring attention; Repair minor damage to rubber wet-pour and playground tiles, including gaps and cracks; Complete general playground maintenance such as tightening fixings, lubricating chains and bearings, removing rust and sanding splintered timber; Maintain accurate inspection and maintenance records and escalate significant defects when required.

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