About Adelaide Hills Council

The Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit. The environmental, residential, primary production and natural qualities of the district are renowned and contribute to the Adelaide Hills being a special place, and one of Australia's most loved areas. Adelaide Hills Council is committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service.

We offer a diverse and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices, income protection insurance and a genuine desire for you to enjoy your work.

About the Role

Reference number #542

The incumbent will collaborate with other employees across the organisation to coordinate the procurement and ongoing maintenance of Council’s plant and fleet requirements. This position works within a dynamic, service focused environment, with ongoing changes. You will be required to make informed decisions using your judgement, guided by established policies and procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role leading and motivating employees and contractors. An ability to discreetly deal with confidential information.

Experience in preparing tender specification documentation, evaluating response submissions, contract execution and contractor management.

Experience in the coordination of servicing requirements of specialised heavy plant and fleet.

Comprehensive knowledge of local government operational functions.

Working knowledge and experience in maintaining WHS standards within operational settings and knowledge of chemical storage requirements.

Ability to manage budgets across various disciplines and knowledge of procurement processes and quality assurance documentation.

Demonstrated capacity in work planning, prioritising to meet deadlines, often with competing demands in a complex administrative environment.

Advanced verbal and written communication skills including report writing and drafting briefings and presentations.

Working knowledge of Office 365 and use of corporate technology including asset management programs at an advanced level.

Capacity to manage your time, plan and prioritise projects and tasks and organise work to meet deadlines.

Experience, internal comms, understanding of alignment of Council’s core values.

Qualifications in automotive maintenance or equivalent relevant experience. Training in people management/leadership.

Demonstrated achievement in and enthusiasm for the provision of high-quality customer service.

Demonstrated ability to liaise with staff at all levels of the organisation and the public.

Skilled or experience in financial accounting systems, record keeping and procurement software systems.

You will be required to supply a valid National Police Clearance, Driver History Check, and Pre-Employment Medical assessment.

About our Benefits

Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time

Free income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries

A health and wellbeing program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more

Free access to three counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Uniform Allowance

Uniform and PPE supplied

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

Study Assistance

How to Apply

Applications must address the selection criteria in the position description and state the reference number from the advert. Visit Council Employment at Council (ahc.sa.gov.au) for the position description.

Apply by 8.00pm, Sunday 4th May 2025 via SEEK. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Damian Brennan, Manager Open Space on 0447 401 183.

The advert information can be provided in other formats if requested.

International applicants who do not have an appropriate Australian work visa or residency will not be considered or receive an acknowledgement email.

Should your application be successful and move to the next stage, you will be contacted by the Hiring Manager. If you do not receive any communication regarding your application within 20 business days of the advertisement close date your application has been unsuccessful.