Public Place Officer

 Are you passionate about improving public spaces and ensuring our community enjoys a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment?

Waverley Council is seeking a proactive and community focused Public Place Officer to help deliver out Strategic Asset Management Plan and enhance the liveability of our Local Government Area (LGA)

Why join us?

• Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week)
• Salary: $86,081.61 - $98,993.83 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation
• Positive team culture and professional development opportunities.
• Access to Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships
• Bondi Junction office location, close to public transport.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Wellness that works for you! From annual skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we’re committed to helping you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program

In this role you will:

• Play a key role in monitoring service delivery, improving performance, and increasing accountability across the LGA
• Coordinate customer requests for asset maintenance and restoration
• Monitor operational team performance against service level schedules to ensure accountability
• Conduct daily proactive inspections of public assets across the ward
• Act as a key point of contact for Councillor service requests and operational matters
• Audit, identify, and prioritise risk-based actions in public spaces
• Follow up on reactive requests in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Manage asset restoration projects to meet operational requirements
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to align interests and deliver outcome

About you

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability in monitoring service level agreements.
• Sound level communication skills with the ability to effectively respond, engage, liaise with community and business representatives, Councillors and Government Authorities.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Roads Act, Council’s powers and duties as a Roads Authority and public utility legislations and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of civil infrastructure technical specifications, condition assessments, and maintenance management principles.
• Computer literacy skills (including database management, word processing, excel spreadsheets, Pathway, TechOne etc).
• Demonstrated problem solving skills for managing risk, prioritising solutions and programming works. A positive, professional and co-operative approach to working with others.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.

Please note that pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process. Depending on the volume and suitability of applications received, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date. Shortlisting and interviewing may commence prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

How to apply?

To be considered for this role, you will need to complete the following:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for the role
• A current resume detailing your relevant experience
• Complete the online questionnaire demonstrating how you meet each of the essential criteria
• All applications must be submitted through the Council’s website. waverley.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact William Wijaya, Public Place Coordinator, William.wijaya@waveyley.nsw.gov.au

About Waverley Council

At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our People and Culture team at ••••@waverley.nsw.gov.au.

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We value diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups.

We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure safety.

How to apply: Visit waverley.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs

Applications close : 10 September 2026