Job Description

Build your career and your community.

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The City of Port Lincoln is seeking a Civil Operations Employee to perform the maintenance and construction of Council assets. This role ensures our infrastructure meets Council standards. A secondary aspect of the position involves providing operational assistance to the Open Spaces team when required.

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Why Join Us?

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At Port Lincoln City Council, we prioritise a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. As an employee, you’ll enjoy:

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- Competitive Salary: annual pay increases as per our Enterprise Agreement.
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- Extra Superannuation: An additional 3% superannuation contribution above the standard 12%.
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- Flexible working: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements, in a family-friendly workplace that supports your personal commitments for a better work-life balance.
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- Wellbeing Leave: up to 2 days per annum.
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- Grace Days: up to 3 days per annum.
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- Additional Perks: Yearly uniform allowance with PPE provided.
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- Community Contribution: Directly contribute to the betterment of our local community through maintenance of assets and creation of spaces.
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- Family-Friendly Workplace: We respect and support your family commitments and provide flexible work arrangements.
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- Long Service Leave: Unlock long service leave entitlements after just 5 years.
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for your well-being with cost-free counselling.
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- Ongoing Training: Continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
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- Lifestyle:



a varied role in a welcoming community, in one of Australia’s most desirable coastal locations.
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About You:

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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- An articulated loader ticket
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- A backhoe/excavator ticket (or willingness to obtain)
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- A Class MR driver’s licence
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- Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining plant and equipment
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- A Work Zone Traffic Management ticket
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- You will take direction well, enjoy learning, and thrive as part of a team
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The role:

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- Assist in the construction and maintenance of Council infrastructure including:
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- General civil groundwork
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- Line marking, street signage and furniture installations
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- Installation of bollards & fencing
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- Cleaning & patching drainage pits
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- Basic concreting or asphalting
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- Pothole repairs and general labouring
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- Undertake other general manual tasks using hand tools and operate small plant items, for the minor construction and/or maintenance works as directed.
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- Footpath and road verge maintenance and repairs
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- Maintenance of coastal assets such as jetties and boat ramps
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- Painting and varnishing,



rubbish removal, graffiti removal and general cleaning

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- Support the Open Spaces team when required with mowing, pruning and weed control or other tasks as directed
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- Diagnose and complete repairs on plant and equipment
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- Work collaboratively with contractors and service providers
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- Assist with inspections, preventative maintenance and parts identification/receipt within required timeframes
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- Actively participating in training and WHS programs as required.
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- Following all WHS instructions, policies, procedures, processes and specifications.
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- Assist in maintaining all Council Plant and Equipment as required
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For more information about the role please view position description.

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Using the position description as a guide, your application should be addressed to Brad Cooper, Supervisor Civil Operations, and include, a brief cover letter addressing the key criteria of the position and your most recent resume including details of at least three employment referees.

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If you would like to learn more, please reach out to our People and Culture team at or by telephone .

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Applications will be assessed throughout the recruitment process and the opportunity to apply closes 5:00pm Friday 30th of October 2026.

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*Junior rates apply: 17 years old and under 62%, 18 years old is 72%, 19 years old is 82% and 20 years old is 92% of hourly rate listed.

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The City of Port Lincoln is an Employer of Choice, Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free Workplace

📌 Civil Operations Employee (Concreter) (Port Lincoln)
🏢 City of Port Lincoln
📍 Port Lincoln