Maintenance Worker

We’re looking for a motivated Maintenance Worker to join our Kerb and Footpath Maintenance team. In this hands-on role, you'll help maintain and improve our footpaths, shared paths and civil infrastructure, ensuring our community can move safely throughout our city every day. This role contributes to maintaining public infrastructure, responding to weather events, operating plant and equipment, and supporting safe traffic movement.This is a Full-Time Permanent role.About Us At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE), we’re building a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.Our focus is on community, our economy, environmental sustainability and building high-quality places for people to enjoy. We’re on an ambitious trajectory, but our organisation is up for the challenge. At PAE, we’re involved in all sorts of things - major construction through to environmental management, organising events, social infrastructure planning, and library services. We are proud of offering a wide range of accessible services and programs to our community.You don’t need experience in local government for this role - we’re looking for transferrable skills and a great attitude. Now’s a great time to be part of PAE.About the Role What you’ll be doing:Maintaining footpaths, shared paths and civil infrastructureOperating plant, equipment and trucks (up to MR licence level)Assisting with traffic management and worksite safetyUndertaking inspections and maintenance activities across the CitySupporting the team during storm events and other emergency responsesDelivering high-quality work that helps keep our community safe and connectedAbout YouYou're a reliable and safety-focused team player who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes. With a positive, can-do attitude, you work collaboratively with others, provide excellent customer service, and are committed to maintaining a safe working environment while getting the job done.What you’ll bring:MR or HR Licence (essential)Forklift Licence is desirableExperience in civil maintenance or a similar fieldMore information can be found in the Position Description located below. This is a Grade 1-4 position (depending on qualifications) which has a current salary range of $84,129 - $89,182 (plus Super).At PAE, our values guide us to work together, strive for improvement, and make a positive impact in our community. We seek people who share these values. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference.                  We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Apply Now To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  Applications close 6:00pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026Confidential enquiries can be directed to Gavin Dell, Kerb & Footpath Maintenance Team Leader, 0416 082 516 or gavin.dell@cityofpae.sa.gov.au We’re committed to an accessible, inclusive workplace and welcome discussions about any adjustments you may need. The City of PAE is located on Kaurna Country. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and extend our respect to custodians and Elders who have passed, those amongst us and those emerging. Benefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Willochra 5433

Maintenance Worker

We’re looking for a motivated Maintenance Worker to join our Kerb and Footpath Maintenance team. In this hands-on role, you'll help maintain and improve our footpaths, shared paths and civil infrastructure, ensuring our community can move safely throughout our city every day. This role contributes to maintaining public infrastructure, responding to weather events, operating plant and equipment, and supporting safe traffic movement.

This is a Full-Time Permanent role.

About Us 

At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE), we’re building a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

Our focus is on community, our economy, environmental sustainability and building high-quality places for people to enjoy. We’re on an ambitious trajectory, but our organisation is up for the challenge.

At PAE, we’re involved in all sorts of things - major construction through to environmental management, organising events, social infrastructure planning, and library services. We are proud of offering a wide range of accessible services and programs to our community.

You don’t need experience in local government for this role - we’re looking for transferrable skills and a great attitude.

Now’s a great time to be part of PAE.

About the Role 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Maintaining footpaths, shared paths and civil infrastructure
  • Operating plant, equipment and trucks (up to MR licence level)
  • Assisting with traffic management and worksite safety
  • Undertaking inspections and maintenance activities across the City
  • Supporting the team during storm events and other emergency responsesDelivering high-quality work that helps keep our community safe and connected

About You

You're a reliable and safety-focused team player who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes. With a positive, can-do attitude, you work collaboratively with others, provide excellent customer service, and are committed to maintaining a safe working environment while getting the job done.

What you’ll bring:

  • MR or HR Licence (essential)
  • Forklift Licence is desirable
  • Experience in civil maintenance or a similar field

More information can be found in the Position Description located below. 

This is a Grade 1-4 position (depending on qualifications) which has a current salary range of $84,129 - $89,182 (plus Super).

At PAE, our values guide us to work together, strive for improvement, and make a positive impact in our community. We seek people who share these values. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference.                 

We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply Now 

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  

Applications close 6:00pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Gavin Dell, Kerb & Footpath Maintenance Team Leader, 0416 082 516 or gavin.dell@cityofpae.sa.gov.au

We’re committed to an accessible, inclusive workplace and welcome discussions about any adjustments you may need.

The City of PAE is located on Kaurna Country. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and extend our respect to custodians and Elders who have passed, those amongst us and those emerging.

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