Maintenance Officer - Roma Street Parkland

About City Parklands City Parklands, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brisbane City Council, is passionate about parks, public places, and people. We deliver integrated place management services across some of Brisbane’s most iconic destinations, including South Bank Parklands, Roma Street Parkland, Victoria Park/Barrambin, and most recently, Anzac Square.

As trusted custodians of these premier parklands, we take pride in managing, enhancing, and activating these spaces to ensure they remain vibrant, safe, and welcoming for the community.

About the role

An opportunity is available for a Maintenance Officer to join the Roma Street Parkland Operations Team at City Parklands.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the primary purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality general maintenance services across the Roma Street Parkland facility, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with established safe work methods and procedures.

This hands-on role involves a diverse range of tasks, including:

• General landscaping, painting, carpentry, plastering and brickwork
• Tiling and paving repairs
• Moving and relocating parkland furniture
• Delivery and collection of goods and materials
• Inspection and maintenance of City Parklands assets, including playgrounds
• Performing minor mechanical repairs as required

The role also requires maintaining positive working relationships with the broader team, contractors, volunteers and visitors to the Parkland

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A trade qualification (desirable), or demonstrated knowledge of building materials, maintenance and repairs (including painting, carpentry, plumbing, concreting, fittings and locks)
• A current C Class driver’s license
• Proven experience working safely in a maintenance or similar environment
• The ability to work independently and demonstrate a multi-skilled approach
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Bobcat and/or Forklift licenses (desirable)

Why Join Us?

 As part of the City Parklands team, you will enjoy:

• A great working environment within Brisbane’s beautiful parklands
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexible start/finish times and accrual of flex time
• Free access to the Brisbane City Council Wellness Centre (gym) and Employee Assistance Program

Salary sacrificing options for superannuation and novated leases

How to Apply Please submit your resume (including two referees) and a brief cover letter (maximum one page).

Recruitment for this role is progressing quickly, and applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and have the right to work in Australia.