Open Space Audit Officer

• Enjoy wellbeing, career growth and genuine work-life balance
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• 2 X Permanent full time roles with a 9 day fortnightly RDO
• Band 4 IND $78,023 to $83,212 + Super (subject to experience)

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

VIBE (Casey Works Centre) is home to the Open Space & City Greening business unit and offers modern, smart, and functional workspaces which support the service and operational needs of the Infrastructure & Open Space Department.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us 

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
• Reproductive health leave, up to 5 days of paid leave to support our employees
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Family‑friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted gym memberships and an onsite café - convenience in one place.
• Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey  

About the Role 

As an Open Space Audit Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining the quality, safety and presentation of Casey’s parks, sportsgrounds, playgrounds and open space assets.

You will conduct asset condition and maintenance audits, identify defects, provide valuable insights to operational teams and support the ongoing improvement of Council’s asset management systems. Working across a diverse range of community assets, you will help ensure our open spaces continue to meet community expectations and industry best practice standards.

This role requires availability to work from 7:00am to 4:00pm.

What You’ll deliver 

• Conduct asset condition and contract performance audits across parks, playgrounds, sportsgrounds and open space infrastructure.
• Identify, record and report defects and maintenance issues through Council's corporate systems.
• Undertake proactive inspections and investigations to support asset quality and safety outcomes.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Council's asset management data and systems.
• Respond to customer enquiries and emergency situations while delivering high levels of customer service.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience, qualifications and/or broad knowledge of open space maintenance, horticulture, park management or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct inspections, audits and detailed reporting.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet timeframes.
• Proficiency using technology and data systems to record, manage and report information.
• Victorian Driver Licence.
• Operational Playground Safety Inspector Level 2 qualification highly regarded.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Functional Assessment (Medical/physio).

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume.

For enquiries, contact Owen Janusauskas - Team Leader Horticulture and Playspaces at ************@casey.vic.gov.au or 9709 9690

Applications close at 11:55pm on Thursday 13 August 2026.

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or ******@casey.vic.gov.au.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.
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