About the role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Playground Inspection Officer to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of a robust inspection program across all City play spaces and park assets. Working within the Citywide Mowing & Trades team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our playgrounds and parks remain safe, compliant and welcoming for the community. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and sustainability, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

In this role you will:

Conduct regular inspections of playgrounds and parks infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety standards and reporting findings to the Supervisor – Citywide Mowing & Trades.
Collect and manage inspection data, maintaining accurate records within relevant systems.
Generate and coordinate works arising from inspections with internal teams and contractors.
Support contractor audits to ensure safety and quality of completed works.
Undertake minor maintenance and repairs to play equipment, BMX/skate infrastructure, park furniture, fencing and related assets.
Uphold Work Health and Safety requirements and prioritise the wellbeing of the community, colleagues and yourself.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical safety function, contribute to continuous improvement, and help create safe, vibrant outdoor spaces that enhance the quality of life for our community.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Trade qualification, or significant industry experience within the building trade or property maintenance
Playground Safety Inspection Course: Level 1, or willingness to obtain for employment
Safety Awareness Training Certificate (White Card)
MR Class Motor Vehicle Licence
Experience using a variety of hand and power tools
Experience using Microsoft Office suite
Ability to assess and implement compliant actions/repairs to damaged and or unserviceable equipment and other structures
Good working knowledge of WHS practices and legislation
A satisfactory National Police Certificate
Good oral and written literacy, numeracy and technology skills
High level of communication skills and the ability to liaise with a diverse range of internal and external customers

About working with us:

The salary for this position will be from $81,965.77 - $85,506.50 per annum (includes loading), depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including:

More flexibility to enjoy a work life balance with a 9-day fortnight
Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 18.75%
Comprehensive employee wellness program
Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
Free parking options available
Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City:

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829. Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome everyone exactly as they are. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Steven directly on 0447 872 938.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9014.

To apply please submit a cover letter of no more than 1 page that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Sunday 29 March 2026 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this position please do so as soon as possible.

*No agencies please.