Working at Alexandrina Council
Alexandrina Council is committed to our community’s vision to be Liveable. Green. Connected. Our team works with our elected body and our community to protect and improve this beautiful part of the Fleurieu Peninsula just 80km from Adelaide.
We embrace diversity and inclusivity as we forge strong connections, drive innovation and collaborate on community decisions. We support hybrid working arrangements and we’re working towards creating an environment so good, you won’t want to work from home!
Alexandrina Council is a proud member of Equal Opportunity SA’s ‘WE'RE EQUAL’ campaign. For more information, visit www.equalopportunity.sa.gov.au/equal
General enquiries relating to Jobs and Volunteering can be made by contacting the People & Safety team on (08) 8555 7000 or emailing hr@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
Current Vacancies
Our current vacancies will be listed here as they become available.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our current volunteer opportunities will be listed here as they become available.
Learn more about Volunteering at Alexandrina Council here.
Our Purpose and Values
We acknowledge and respect our past, empower each other to positively impact the future, collaborate as a team to deliver results for our community, and have fun on the journey.
What we offer
Join our team and be part of something amazing! Grow, thrive, and make a real difference to our community.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements, promoting work-life balance and accommodating caring responsibilities
- Paid parental leave and various flexible work options
- Monthly rostered days off (RDO) for well-deserved breaks
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program
- A positive safety culture that encourages and rewards the identification of workplace hazards
- Learning and development opportunities to fuel your personal and professional growth
- Employee assistance program available to all employees and their families
- Income Protection cover and Journey Accident Insurance
- We encourage staff to get involved in employee social events through our Social Club
Our opportunities
Organisation Structure
View our most current organisation structure here.
Enterprise Agreements
Alexandrina Council’s employment conditions are outlined under the South Australian Salaried Municipal Officers Award and the Local Government Employees Award.
- Alexandrina Council South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Agreement 2024
- Alexandrina Council and Local Government Employees Award Enterprise Agreement 2024
These agreements are available on the South Australian Employment Tribunal website.
Our recruitment process
Job advertisements are listed on our website and on sites such as Seek and Local Council's website. Position Information Documents are available on the individual Seek job advertisements.
All applications need to be lodged through Seek via the 'Apply Now' button. Once you've submitted an application, you'll get an email confirming we have received it.
'Be yourself, there's no one better qualified'
Your application will be reviewed against the selection criteria to determine if your skills, abilities and experience are a match.
You'll receive a response once the shortlisting process is complete.
If your application is shortlisted, we'll be in touch to arrange an interview.
We'll ask about your skills, abilities and experience relevant to the role. You may also be required to provide evidence of qualifications/certifications.
It's also an opportunity for you to find out more about the role and Alexandrina Council, including our culture and values.
Preferred candidates may require further testing, assessments, or a pre-employment medical. A screening clearance may be required for certain roles.
Successful candidates will receive a verbal offer followed by a formal contract.
Should you not be successful, you will receive an email or phone call advising the outcome.