Facilities Assistant
Are you passionate about maintaining safe, high-quality community spaces? Do you have experience in parks facilities, playground inspections, and contractor coordination? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a motivated and proactive Facilities Assistant to support the delivery of professionally presented parks through effective installation, inspection, maintenance and asset management of park facilities.
About the Role
Reporting to the Parks Supervisor Facilities, you will assist in ensuring the parks, playgrounds and public amenities are safe, compliant and well maintained for the community.
You will play a key role in:
Parks Facilities & Maintenance
Inspecting playgrounds, public toilets and park facilities for:
Safety and compliance with relevant Australian Standards
Wear and tear including vandalism
Assessing asset condition, remaining life and replacement value
Implementing work programs for park facilities
Maintaining a proactive approach to Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)
Stakeholder & Contractor Engagement:
Engaging and coordinating contractors for repairs and installations
Liaising with staff and day labour teams
Responding to customer enquiries and complaints regarding facility maintenance
Supporting high levels of client and stakeholder satisfaction
Resource Allocation & Reporting
Assisting with forward planning, scheduling and allocation of resources
Obtaining quotations and supporting contract documentation preparation
Assessing contractor claims for payment
Maintaining accurate records including:
- Budget expenditure
- Safety inspections
- Vandalism reports
- Parks database updates
- Customer service statistics
- Capital improvements
- Timesheets and associated records
About You You will bring:
Demonstrated experience in inspecting and maintaining parks facilities and assets
Knowledge of AS 4685.1 and AS 4685.2 standards
Playground Inspector Accreditation (AS4685 Conduct Visual Inspection) or willingness to obtain during probation
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders
Experience supervising contractors and/or day labour
Sound understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements
Good computer skills, ideally with experience in GIS and asset management systems
Ability to prepare concise reports and maintain accurate records
You are a team player who can make sound decisions within delegated authority and contribute positively to a high-performing team culture.
Requirements
Current C Class Driver's Licence
Current General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) ticket
Ability to work a 38 hours a week
Successful completion of a functional assessment
Facilities Assistant
Facilities Assistant
Contract Type:
Casual
Location:
Park Ridge - Queensland
Industry:
Construction
Contact Name:
Cara Verster
Contact Email:
cverster@tribeworkforce.com.au
Contact Phone:
1300 299 299
Date Published:
20-Feb-2026