Civil Operations Employee

City of Port Lincoln, an inclusive and connected community committed to excellence in lifestyle, culture, industry and innovation.

Situated on one of the largest protected natural harbours in the world, Port Lincoln is a vibrant regional centre and tourist hub in the southern Eyre Peninsula. With a strong community spirit, it offers an unprecedented lifestyle with access to a modern airport, public and private schooling, sporting facilities, shopping and an extraordinary dining culture featuring exquisite seafood, local produce, and wines.

The Role

The City of Port Lincoln is seeking a Civil Operations Employee to perform maintenance and construction duties as directed by the Supervisor Civil Operations and/or the Manager Civil Assets and Operations to ensure that Council assets are maintained to Council standards. The secondary function of this role is to support the Open Spaces team with operational duties as directed.

Key Objectives Include:

• Construction 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 skills, Pothole repairs and general labouring duties.


• Undertake other general manual tasks using hand tools, including the operation of small plant items, for the minor construction and/or maintenance of assets as directed.


• Footpath and road verge maintenance and repairs including minor construction


• Maintenance on Jetties, boat ramps, and other coastal infrastructure


• Painting and varnishing of Council infrastructure


• Rubbish removal, general cleaning and graffiti removal


• Provide support to the Open Spaces team when required, including but not limited to mowing, pruning and weed control or general tasks as directed


• Strong technical skills with an ability to diagnose and repair


• Work with external contractors and service providers       


• Assist in completing plant and equipment inspections within required timeframes         


• Conduct preventative maintenance on plant and equipment as required.         


• Actively participating in training and WHS programs as required.         


• Taking reasonable care to protect their own safety and the health and safety of others


• Following reasonable instruction on health and safety and injury management


• Reporting of incidents, near miss, injuries, property damage and identified hazards


• Work in accordance with Councils policies, procedures, processes and specifications.


• Identify parts requirements as necessary and receipt of parts for maintenance as required


• Assist in maintaining all Council Plant and Equipment as required

What’s on Offer for you:

• Full Time 75 hours per fortnight


• City of Port Lincoln Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2022-2025


• Classification Criteria Level 2


• Salary $73,238 per annum 


• Additional 3% superannuation above standard superannuation guarantee of 11.5% 


• 9-day fortnight


• Yearly Uniform Allowance and many other benefits

About You:

To be successful in this role you should have your articulated loader ticket, backhoe/excavator ticket (or willingness to obtain), as well as your class MR drivers licence. You should have demonstrated experience operating and maintaining plant and equipment as well as having your ticket in workzone traffic management. The successful applicant will take direction well, be willing to learn and be a good team player.

Application information:

• portlincoln.sa.gov.au/jobs


• Recruitment Information Package


• Position Description

Any enquiries about the role should be directed to Emily Newstead, People & Culture Officer, email [email protected] or telephone 08 8621 2335.

How to apply:

Applications are assessed as they are received, so apply today!

Utilising the information package as a guide, your application should include, a cover letter addressing the key criteria of the role and your most recent resume including details of at least two business referees.

Applications close 5.00pm, on Monday 14th April 2025

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