Team Member Civil & Response

• Permanent Full-Time
• LGTM Classification
• Help maintain and improve the infrastructure that keeps our community moving

About us

The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, we engage with our community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs.

We are passionate leaders in many fields, and we exist to enable a better life for our community.

We are committed to creating a connected, progressive and resilient City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to join our City Infrastructure team as a Team Member Civil & Response. This hands-on role contributes to the maintenance and improvement of Council assets across the City of Unley, helping to ensure our roads, footpaths, drainage systems, buildings, signage and public spaces remain safe, functional and well-presented.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will undertake a variety of civil maintenance and response activities while delivering high-quality customer service and supporting emergency response requirements when required. No two days are the same, providing an interesting and rewarding opportunity to make a visible difference within the community.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in civil maintenance, construction, street cleansing, building maintenance or a related field.
• Experience operating plant and equipment, including hand and power tools, with a strong commitment to safety and quality outcomes.
• A current MR Class Driver's Licence and Work Zone Traffic Management (WZTM) Accreditation.
• Strong teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond to customer requests and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Why work with the City of Unley?

For 150 years, the City of Unley has been defined by service – to our residents, our businesses, our neighbourhoods, and to each other. Generations of employees and volunteers have been united by a commitment to serve and have contributed to making Unley a place of character, connection, resilience and pride. Building on our proud history, we have an aspiration and a plan to continue to evolve, strengthen our culture and create the conditions for every person to do their best work and make a meaningful impact each day.

We believe this is a great time to join us to shape and share in the future.

More information

All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquiries can be directed to Geoff Stapledon, Team Leader Civil & Response at gstapledon@unley.sa.gov.au or on (08) 8273 8752.

Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position.

Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 25th September 2026.

We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and may close this advertisement before the specified date.

This position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Pre-employment Medical including Drug and Alcohol Screening
• Facet-5 Personality Profiling

Everyone Belongs at Unley

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.

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