Playgrounds and Furniture Team Member

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 3 salary from $75,715.99 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Hoppers Crossing based

About the role

As part of the Open Space department, you’ll be responsible for the care and operation of plant, tools and equipment associated with playground maintenance. You’ll also carry out daily allocated tasks and perform minor repairs to playgrounds and park furniture in line with set standards and productivity targets.

What your day will look like

·         Carrying out playground and park furniture maintenance and repairs

·         Assisting other team members as required

·         Ensuring relevant use of personal safety clothing and equipment

·         Ensuring that works are undertaken and maintained in a safe manner to both employees and public as per governing standards including quality and health and safety guidelines

·         Undertaking work with the minimum of inconvenience and disruption to the public

What you will bring

·         Experience in a similar role

·         The ability to perform manual labour

·         Skills and competency in use of small plant

·         Licenced to drive a motor vehicle including a truck (up to 13.9T)

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday, 05 November 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Mark Licastro, Team Leader Playgrounds & Furniture on 8734 4524.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.