About the opportunity

Kangaroo Island Council is seeking to appoint four highly motivated and suitably skilled individuals to join our dedicated Kingscote Works & Infrastructure team.

If you're community focused, safety conscious, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Depending upon qualifications, skills and experience, remuneration will be negotiable between Grade 3 and 4 of the Kangaroo Island Council Enterprise Agreement 2024-26, with the inclusion of a 9-day fortnight.

Position Overview

This position works as part of a team, which contributes to delivering Council’s programmed work maintenance tasks to ensure assets and civil infrastructure are maintained to a high standard that reflects a welcoming, safe and active community.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for skilled individuals who are passionate about civil construction and committed to delivering quality outcomes. Candidates will meet the following criteria for the position:

- SACE completion or equivalent (essential)

- White Card (essential)

- Maintenance of a current driver's license and HR/HC vehicle licence (essential)

- Certificate III or IV in Civil Construction (essential)

- Work Zone Traffic Management (desirable)

- Trade certificate (desirable)

- Qualifications and tickets in the following equipment, grader, tractor with attachments, bob cat (loader), skid steer and high risk forklift (desirable)

To meet the demands of the role, you will need to be physically fit, possess solid communication skills, have a proactive approach to problem-solving,



and a commitment to safety.

It is a requirement that you must be available to be on a rotational 'on-call' weekend roster.

Our Organisation & Values

Kangaroo Island Council is dedicated to fostering a thriving community through responsible governance, emphasising RESPECT and INTEGRITY in all our interactions.

Committed to transparent decision-making and sustainable development, we strive to enhance the quality of life for residents while preserving the unique natural and cultural heritage of Kangaroo Island.

By embracing innovation, professionalism, and community engagement, each employee becomes an essential catalyst in achieving our shared vision for Kangaroo Island.

Further Information & How to Apply For further information regarding the role, please email @kicouncil.sa.gov.au or contact Stephanie Wurst, Senior Manager People & Culture (08)8553 4*.

To apply please submit your application via SEEK addressing the selection criteria on how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position contained in the Position Description (Employment | Kangaroo Island Council) and an up to date resume, by Monday, 24 August 2026.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes:

- Reference & Qualification Checks

- Work Rights Verification

- Functional/Medical Assessment

- National Police Clearance

- Working with Children Check

Employment at Kangaroo Island Council is subject to successful clearance of all these checks / certifications.

📌 Maintenance & Construction Operator (Kingscote) - 4 positions
🏢 Kangaroo island council
📍 Kingscote