Team Member Civil Hiring In Australia

The City of Unley is seeking a practical and proactive Team Member to join our Civil and Response team. In this hands-on, full-time role, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining our community’s assets, responding to emergencies, and ensuring our streets and public spaces are safe and well-presented. If you have experience with a wide range of plant and equipment and thrive in a dynamic, reactive environment where your work makes a visible difference, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career with a council that values its people.

Company Overview

The City of Unley is a vibrant and engaged council located less than 4km from the Adelaide CBD. We are passionate leaders in our community, dedicated to making a positive difference through local business, events, arts, sustainability, and essential services. We believe in fostering a supportive and flexible work environment where our team members are empowered to contribute their skills and grow. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and take pride in the tangible impact our work has on the liveability of our city.

Key Responsibilities

As a Civil and Response Team Member, your work will be diverse and essential to our community’s daily life. Your key duties will include:

• Operating a variety of plant and equipment, including backhoes, excavators, loaders, leaf blowers, and chainsaws for maintenance and response tasks.
• Performing civil construction and maintenance activities such as paving repairs, concrete works (kerb and water table), road repairs, and drainage maintenance.
• Responding promptly to customer requests and emergency call-outs, proactively resolving issues within our reactive service environment.
• Undertaking street and drainage cleaning, graffiti removal, street sweeping, and the replacement of street signs and traffic devices.
• Contributing to a safe worksite by adhering to all traffic management and work zone safety protocols.

Qualifications

To excel in this varied role, you will need a solid foundation of practical skills and credentials. You should have:

• Essential Experience: Proven hands-on experience operating the listed plant and equipment and performing civil maintenance tasks.
•  A current Medium Rigid (MR) Driver’s Licence, Work Zone Traffic Management (WZTM) Accreditation, and any relevant trade qualifications.
• Essential Attributes: A strong customer service focus with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, reactive environment. Excellent problem-solving skills and a reliable, team-oriented approach are crucial.
• Desirable Skills: Experience in line marking is advantageous but not essential.
• Pre-employment Checks: The ability to obtain a Department of Human Services Screening and provide all required documentation during the recruitment process.

Benefits and Perks

The City of Unley is committed to supporting our team with a comprehensive employment package:

• A permanent, full-time position within a stable local government organisation.
• Competitive Package: A competitive salary $16 and employment conditions under the LGTM Team Member classification.
• Complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection, plus holistic health and wellbeing programs.
• A supportive, flexible work environment with ongoing opportunities for professional development and further education.
• The daily satisfaction of contributing directly to the upkeep and improvement of your local community.

How to Apply

If you are a practical professional ready for a role where no two days are the same, we encourage you to apply. Your application must include a Cover Letter and Resume detailing the skills and experience you bring to this position. For a confidential discussion about the role The City of Unley is a diverse and inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to the application process to enable you to apply.