Maintenance Scheduler

Group and Team: Infrastructure and Assets and City Infrastructure

Location: Clearys Gates Employment status: Permanent 1.0  FTE Classification: Municipal Officer Level 2 Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024 Salary range: $74,667 to $88,305 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

This role contributes to the success of the City by supporting the effective planning and delivery of civil infrastructure maintenance across the Hobart municipal area. The Maintenance Scheduler is responsible for scheduling routine and reactive maintenance works for roads and drainage, preparing traffic management plans and guidance schemes, and administering minor contracts.

Role accountabilities include:

• Developing and maintaining accurate schedules for maintenance works using Conquest Asset Management System.
• Supporting resource allocation for scheduled tasks.
• Preparing Traffic Management Plans and Guidance Schemes.
• Assisting with minor contract works such as road de-icing, line marking, and asphalt patching.
• Supporting permit preparation, risk assessments, and safety documentation.
• Assisting in reporting on maintenance performance and asset condition.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Maintenance Scheduler Position Description.

You are a highly organised and proactive individual with practical experience in works planning and scheduling, ideally within a local government or utility environment. You bring strong administrative skills, effective communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset. You are comfortable using Microsoft Office tools and asset management systems, and you demonstrate the behaviours outlined in the City of Hobart Capability Framework.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• Experience in work scheduling and planning.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Effective communication skills.
• Current Driver Licence.

Desirable attributes:

• Certificate III or IV in Civil Construction, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Experience with Traffic Management Plans and asset management systems.
• Traffic Management Designer qualifications.
• Understanding of local government processes and safety standards.

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

If you are passionate about supporting civil infrastructure and contributing to the smooth operation of our beautiful City, and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Mark Cate, Planner Construction and Maintenance, on or email

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 31 August 2025.

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.