Parks Asset Inspector

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

The Parks Infrastructure team have an exciting Permanent Full-Time opportunity working as a Parks Asset Inspector.

As the Parks Assets Inspector, you will be responsible for implementing and undertaking the delivery of scheduled asset inspections, performing risk identification, mitigation, and asset defect processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct capital and renewal works assessment, capital works cost allocation to assets and condition rating of refurbished assets.
• Implement and conduct scheduled inspections for council's park assets to meet NSW audit office requirements including recording of condition rating in council's spatial asset system.
• Effectively use council's information systems to assess parks assets, The Parks Asset Inspector responsibilities include conducting condition rating of assets in line with council's procedures, identifying defective assets, ensuring risk mitigation practices are used and make recommendations on rectification actions.
• Complete documented records on all inspections and actions to minimise councils risk exposure.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Diploma in Business Management, Project Management or relevant fields
• Qualifications or formal training in ArcGIS
• Playground inspections
• Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and risk mitigation practices.
• Previous experience in the maintenance and operation of infrastructure.
• System experience using ArcGIS experience, TechOne, Microsoft suite including Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What's on offer:

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $ 96,262 to $106,006 plus 12% Superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• Free onsite parking & onsite gym
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Participation in Council's Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description

How to apply

Candidates must apply online.

Applications close 9pm, Tuesday 2nd September 2025, and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.