- Dynamic, Newly Created Permanent Position
- $104,776.69 per annum plus Super & Exceptional Perks
- Shape the future of our civil infrastructure

About Us The City of Marion is located in Adelaide's south-western suburbs, only about 10 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. As one of South Australia's largest councils, our Civil Services team is responsible for maintaining and improving a diverse network of civil infrastructure that supports our growing community. This includes roads, footpaths, drainage systems, kerbing, and associated civil assets.

To support an expanded delivery model and strengthen the management of our maintenance programs, we are looking for a proactive and analytical Civil Operations Planner to lead the planning, prioritisation and coordination of maintenance programs across our civil asset network.

About the Role

As the Civil Operations Planner, you will:

- Lead the assessment, prioritisation and planning of civil maintenance activities across Council's asset network.
- Develop and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance programs for roads, footpaths, drainage, kerbing, traffic infrastructure and associated civil assets.
- Coordinate work schedules and scopes for internal crews and contractors to ensure maintenance is delivered safely, efficiently and on time.
- Analyse asset condition, defect trends, maintenance backlogs and operational performance to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate asset and work management data to support effective planning and reporting.
- Provide specialist advice on maintenance planning, defect management and asset condition.




- Contribute to asset management and lifecycle planning initiatives that support Council's long-term service delivery objectives.

About You You are an organised and solutions-focused professional with experience in civil maintenance planning, asset management or works programming. You enjoy working collaboratively, analysing data to inform decisions and coordinating maintenance activities that deliver practical outcomes.

You will bring

- A qualification in Civil Construction, Asset Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in civil maintenance planning, works programming or asset management within a civil or asset-intensive environment.
- Knowledge of civil assets and maintenance practices.
- Experience using asset management, GIS and/or work management systems.
- Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience in local government, lifecycle planning, contractor management or continuous improvement will be highly regarded.

Why Work with Us

At the City of Marion, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the infrastructure our community relies on every day. We offer a collaborative and supportive team environment,



opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to the ongoing improvement of our city's assets and services.

If you're passionate about planning smarter maintenance programs and improving community infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

As an employee of the City of Marion, you can also benefit from a range of exceptional work and health benefits.

Exceptional Work Benefits

- 19 Day Work Month (1 RDO per month)
- Annual Salary Increases in accordance with Enterprise Agreements

- Annual Leave Loading
- Annual Leave at Half Pay Option (To extend period of leave)
- Ability to Purchase Annual Leave

- Flexible Parental Leave Entitlements

- Highly Affordable Income Protection

- Yearly Corporate Wardrobe Allowance

Exceptional Health Benefits

- 24/7 professional, independent, and confidential counselling
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs such as Health assessments, and Skin cancer screening

- Employee Immunisation Program
- Fitness Passport to access to 75+ gyms and pools across the network – all included in your membership.

Next Steps To view the , and to complete the mandatory pre-employment declaration form please see www.marion.sa.gov.au/about-council/employment Confidential enquiries can be directed to William Thurling, Unit Manager Civil Services at [email protected] or on [0492 137 183](tel:0492 137 183).

Applications close COB August 18, 2026, and must be submitted through this SEEK advertisement only.

The City of Marion encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTQIA+, and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

📌 Civil Operations Planner (Sturt)
🏢 City of Marion
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