Handyperson / Urban Elements Team Member

• A switched-on role with flexibility
• An office unlike any other
• Full time, permanent opportunity | $74,505 + 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity
As an Urban Elements Maintenance Team Member, you will maintain and care for some of the city’s most visible and well-loved public assets. From monuments and public art through to playground equipment, park furniture and fencing, this role helps ensure the spaces people use every day remain safe, functional and welcoming.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will carry out planned maintenance, repairs and installation of a wide range of urban infrastructure across the city. This includes supporting the delivery of both maintenance and capital works projects, as well as assisting with materials coordination and the day-to-day tasks required to keep operations running smoothly.

A unique part of the role is supporting the daily monitoring and operation of the Torrens Weir control system. You will help oversee system performance, carry out preventative maintenance and repairs, and when required manually operate the weir gates to manage water flow.

The role also contributes to the preventative cleaning and maintenance of the SAPOL and City of Adelaide CCTV network, helping ensure important public safety infrastructure remains operational.

Alongside the practical work, you will assist with administrative tasks such as record keeping and gathering information that supports long-term maintenance planning. Delivering excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders is also an important part of the role, as is working safely and in line with relevant policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, varied work and takes pride in maintaining public spaces that the community interacts with every day.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

Please note: The formal title of this position is Urban Elements Team Member in line with the naming conventions in City of Adelaide.

About You
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Sound practical knowledge of the operations of a Works Depot, practices and procedures in maintenance and general yard duties.
• Ability to carry out a multitude of trade related maintenance tasks associated with the day to day management of public infrastructure. 
• Self-motivated, results oriented and able to initiate actions to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Capacity to work independently to complete designated tasks.
• An unencumbered driver's license.

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 Chris Ackerman on 0401 127 851.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Chris Ackerman, Urban Elements Coordinator. 

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, 1 April 2026.

Please be advised this is a full-time permanent opportunity with a starting salary at CSE Grade 5 Classification commencing at $74,505 + 12% superannuation.

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

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