Civil Operations Employee (Concreter)

Build your career and your community. 

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.

Why Join Us?

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

• Competitive Salary: annual pay increases as per our Enterprise Agreement.
• Extra Superannuation: An additional 3% superannuation contribution above the standard 12%.
• 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.
• Wellbeing Leave: up to 2 days per annum.
• Grace Days: up to 3 days per annum.
• Additional Perks: Yearly uniform allowance with PPE provided.
• Community Contribution: Directly contribute to the betterment of our local community through maintenance of assets and creation of spaces.
• Family-Friendly Environment: We respect and support your family commitments and provide flexible work arrangements.
• Long Service Leave: Unlock long service leave entitlements after just 5 years.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for your well-being with cost-free counselling.
• Ongoing Training: Continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Lifestyle: a varied role in a welcoming community, in one of Australia’s most desirable coastal locations.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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

The role:

• Assist in the construction and maintenance of Council infrastructure including:
  • General civil groundwork
  • Line marking, street signage and furniture installations
  • Installation of bollards & fencing
  • Cleaning & patching drainage pits
  • Basic concreting or asphalting
  • Pothole repairs and general labouring

• Undertake other general manual tasks using hand tools and operate small plant items, for the minor construction and/or maintenance works as directed.
• Footpath and road verge maintenance and repairs
• Maintenance of coastal assets such as jetties and boat ramps
• Painting and varnishing, rubbish removal, graffiti removal and general cleaning
  
• Support the Open Spaces team when required with mowing, pruning and weed control or other tasks as directed
• Diagnose and complete repairs on plant and equipment 
• Work collaboratively with contractors and service providers       
• Assist with inspections, preventative maintenance and parts identification/receipt within required timeframes
• Actively participating in training and WHS programs as required.         
• Following all WHS instructions, policies, procedures, processes and specifications.
• Assist in maintaining all Council Plant and Equipment as required

For more information about the role please view position description. 

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.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to our People and Culture team at peopleandculture@plcc.sa.gov.au or by telephone 08 8621 2386.

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

*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. 

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