Maintenance Scheduler

About the role

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. As Maintenance Scheduler, you will play an important part in coordinating routine, reactive and preventative maintenance works for roads and drainage, helping ensure works are planned, scheduled and delivered efficiently for the community.

Role accountabilities include:

• Developing and maintaining accurate schedules for routine, reactive and preventative maintenance works using the Conquest Asset Management System.
• Supporting Coordinators with the timely allocation of resources, equipment and personnel to scheduled tasks.
• Identifying opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
• Preparing Traffic Management Plans and Guidance Schemes.
• Supporting the delivery of minor contract works packages, including road de-icing, line marking, bridge maintenance and asphalt patching.
• Assisting with permits, risk assessments, safety documentation and reporting on maintenance performance, asset condition and service levels.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

You are an organised and practical professional with experience in works planning and scheduling, ideally gained in a local government, utility, civil infrastructure or similar operational environment. You enjoy working in a busy, service-focused setting where priorities can shift, and you are confident managing multiple tasks, maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines.

You will bring strong administrative and organisational skills, sound communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members while providing courteous and effective interactions with the public. You will also have experience using Microsoft Word and Excel and hold a current driver licence.

It would be advantageous if you also have qualifications or experience in civil construction, business administration, asset management, procurement and contracting, traffic management planning, or the use of asset management systems such as Conquest, Maximo or similar platforms.

About us

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 including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• 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.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you are passionate about 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 0473 734 056 or email mark.cate@hobartcity.com.au

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 recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. 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 30 August 2026.

Selection process

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.