General Labourer

• Income protection & journey insurance provided

• Fortnightly RDO

• Full Time, Permanent Opportunity | $69,042 + super

About the Opportunity

Join our Infrastructure Maintenance Team and play a hands-on role in keeping our city safe, functional and looking its best.

This is a role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll be out on the ground supporting a wide range of civil maintenance works across roads, footpaths and public spaces, contributing to projects that the community relies on every day.

Working alongside a supportive and experienced crew, you’ll take on a variety of practical tasks, from preparing sites and laying materials through to assisting with measurements and basic calculations to keep jobs running smoothly. You’ll also help maintain equipment, keep worksites clean and safe, and use mobile technology to support day-to-day operations.

There’s plenty of opportunity to build your skills in this role. Whether it’s developing your experience in areas like brick paving, asphalt maintenance or base preparation, or gaining exposure to broader civil works, you’ll be supported to learn and grow along the way.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, values safety, and is happy to roll up their sleeves and contribute to a team that delivers real outcomes for the community.

To view the position description, please click here.

Our ideal General Labourer & Plant Operator

We believe that a great candidate for this role is someone that is dependable and lets their work speak for themselves. We pride ourselves in having a team that gets the job done while also having a great workplace culture.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Working knowledge of the safe operation of specialised machinery used in the construction and maintenance industry.

• Practical knowledge of the fundamental nature of construction practices, products and techniques employed in the construction and maintenance of civil / municipal infrastructure including experience with asphalt.

• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively liaise and engage with members of the public and community groups.

• A Certificate III in Civil Construction or demonstrated experience within the civil construction and maintenance industry

• The following qualifications:

• MR Truck Licence

• Work Zone Traffic Management Licence

• White Card

• A team player but also self-motivated and happy to work independently.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Tony Palmese on 0419 833 439.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Tony Palmese, Work Group Leader, Roads & Stormwater Maintenance.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 15 June 2026.

Please be advised this is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the CSE Grade 3 Classification commencing at $69,042+ 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical and functional capacity assessment.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au.