Employment
The Mount Barker District Council is an exciting place to work and live. The community is growing at a rate of 400 dwellings and 1000 new residents per year.
An easy commute, a location in close proximity to conveniences and beautiful environments, free parking and the opportunity to get involved and make a difference at one of the fastest growing Councils in South Australia.
Council provides excellent working conditions and values and rewards high performance. We aim to attract and retain the best people to work for us by:
- offering flexible working arrangements to achieve a good work/life balance through our Enterprise Bargaining Agreements
- applying best practice recruitment and selection principles.
About Us
Organisation Chart - August 2025
Our Working Conditions
Mount Barker District Council Inside Staff Enterprise Agreement No 11 2026
Mount Barker District Council AWU Enterprise Agreement 2023
Employee Diversity and Inclusion Plan and Action Plan - 2024 - 2027
Work Experience
Please complete the following application form and forward to the People and Culture Team.
Work Experience Application Form Online Form
Work Experience Application Form
Applying for a position
All vacant positions are listed below and to apply for a position view the item and follow the link to apply.
Job applications must be clear and concise, directly relating to the position applied for. You are to include:
- a short resume including the name and telephone number of two work referees (people who have directly supervised you or have knowledge of your capacity to perform the duties of the advertised position) and;
- a covering letter detailing your strengths that will add value to the role as outlined in the position description.
The selection process is conducted in accordance with the merit principle and equal employment opportunity. All applications will be considered based on the essential and desirable requirements of the position.