General Duties & Plant Operator - Northern Depot

Lower Eyre Council is seeking a practical and motivated General Duties & Plant Operator to join our Works team.

Working across the Council district, you’ll help maintain the roads, infrastructure and community spaces that local people use every day.

Based from Council’s Cummins Depot, the role generally works a four-day, 38-hour week roster and includes a broad mix of plant operation, maintenance and minor construction activities.

- Road maintenance - sealed roads;

- Surface repairs,

- Kerbs,

- Stormwater infrastructure (grates, entry pits, headwalls and outfalls)

- Directional and other sign infrastructure/assets

- Road maintenance - unsealed roads:

- Stormwater infrastructure (pipes, headwalls and outfalls)

- Guideposts, directional signs and other sign infrastructure/assets

- Footpath and road verge maintenance (weed control, mowing, tree trimming);

- Parks, gardens, cemeteries, public toilets and playgrounds;

- Jetties, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure; and

- Minor construction projects (e.g. footpaths, playground equipment).

Why join Lower Eyre Council?





Working with Council gives you the opportunity to do practical work that you can see making a difference in the communities around you.

You’ll join a supportive team, enjoy plenty of variety and work across different locations and infrastructure throughout the Council district. It’s a outstanding opportunity to build your skills, gain experience across different areas of Council operations and enjoy a working week that generally runs across four days.

Salary and conditions of employment will be at Grade 2 or 3 (depending upon experience) in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, currently between $72,362 and $76,926 per annum.

Applications must include a cover letter and resume containing at least two referees and can be forwarded to:

- Email: [email protected]

- PO Box 41, Cummins, SA 5631.

Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Northern Coordinator, Kit Williams on 8676 0400 or visit https://www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au/

Applications close at 5.00pm, Monday 02 October 2026.

📌 General Duties & Plant Operator - Northern Depot (Cummins)
🏢 Lower Eyre Council
📍 Cummins