Construction & Maintenance Worker

4 days ago

Port Pirie South Australia eba6f8f4-2a94-454b-ae6a-5bc8a1273e22 Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

It's an exciting time to join us at Port Pirie Regional Council, as our region is experiencing a period of transformation and growth.

The development of new nature and adventure-based experiences within a $10m Southern Flinders National Park Precinct and the heritage regeneration of the Silver 2 Sea Way project are expected to enhance the region's economy and tourism prospects.

A four-year $6.1m Greening Program will re-energise Port Pirie with green spaces. Along with new cycling and walking trails, redeveloped foreshore and state of the art sporting facilities, Port Pirie Regional Council is a vibrant, healthy place to live, work and relax.

When you join our team you will be rewarded with an enjoyable workplace that is supportive, friendly and welcoming.

CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE WORKER

About the opportunity

Port Pirie Regional Council is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and suitably skilled individual to join our dedicated Infrastructure team and help build and maintain Council's civil infrastructure.

This hands-on role includes concrete works, facility maintenance, workshop support, and emergency response.

If you're community-focused, safety-conscious, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Depending upon qualifications, skills and knowledge, remuneration will be negotiable between Grade 5 and 6 of the Local Government Award and Council's associated Enterprise Agreement with the flexibility of a 9-day fortnight.

About you

To be considered for this position, you must have:

  • Sound knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques as appropriate to Council's civil infrastructure
  • Knowledge of local government operations
  • Knowledge of good customer service principles and practices
  • Experience in relevant plant and machinery used in construction and maintenance
  • Certificate III in Civil Construction is desirable
  • First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain
  • It is desirable that you have appropriate qualifications to operate plant and machinery
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to respond to building maintenance issues
  • Basic understanding of mechanical workshop operations
  • MR/HR licence, previous concreting experience and plant/grader operations are highly desired.

How to apply

To apply or to view a detailed Job Description, please visit the Notice Board - Employment page of our website

The application process requires you to upload a Cover Letter and Resume.

The position for which you are applying requires certain skills, knowledge and experience considered essential and desirable in performing the duties of the position.

Applications must include your current resume and cover letter, addressing the "about you" criteria in the above information.

Applications must be submitted via Council's website, applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted.

Applications to be received by close of business Friday 28 November 2025.

Contact Details

Simon Peters

Construction & Maintenance Supervisor

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