Looking for a role where your skills make a real difference? Join a dynamic, high-performing team committed to maintaining, improving and shaping the place our community calls home.

We’re looking for two motivated, hands-on and detail-oriented team members with experience in civil infrastructure and maintenance, and a genuine passion for keeping our community running at its best. From maintaining roads, streetscapes and public infrastructure to caring for parks, gardens and open spaces, you’ll play an important role in keeping our town safe, attractive and accessible. Whether operating machinery, carrying out essential maintenance, improving public spaces or responding to the needs of our community, your contribution will be visible in the places people live, work, connect and play.

To be successful you will need:

- Knowledge, experience and understanding of civil infrastructure, construction and maintenance.
- The ability, knowledge, experience and qualifications to operate a medium rigid (MR) truck as a requirement and preferably experienced/ticketed in backhoe, skid steer, front end loader or excavator.
- Ability to operate various council plant and equipment and/or undertake training as needed.
- Ability to undertake duties with a sense of optimism and pride that positively represents the reputation of council to the community.
- A strong understanding of work health safety and safe operation procedures.

Join a progressive & flexible organisation in this opportunity to influence change and be valued for your contribution.



This is a full-time, permanent position offered at Grade 5 under our AWU Enterprise Agreement 2023. We are open to flexible work options and alternative work arrangements for the right candidate. Benefits of working with us

Council is committed to delivering quality services and recognises that to achieve this, providing an environment for staff to flourish is essential. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer:

- Flexible work culture with flexi time and flexible work arrangements.
- Competitive discounts on private health insurance.
- Generous uniform allowance.
- Journey insurance and income protection.
- Professional development and industry networking.

Essential position requirements

- This position requires you to hold and provide evidence of a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- All employees are required to undertake a pre-employment medical prior to commencement.

For further information and a copy of the position description, please refer to www.barossa.sa.gov.au. or contact the People and Culture team on (08) 8563 8444 8563 8444). Applications close 5:00pm Sunday 8 November 2026

The Barossa Council is committed to Equal Employment Prospect principles, a constructive culture, workplace diversity and professional development. We welcome applications from those with diverse backgrounds including people who live with disability and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure all employees are successful in their roles.

📌 Team Member - Civil Infrastructure (Adelaide)
🏢 The Barossa Council
📍 Adelaide