Working at the City of Adelaide
The oldest local government in Australia, the City of Adelaide is a great place to work. The council recognises that our people are our greatest asset.
Our people are passionate about our city. They love the vibrancy, energy and visibility the city has and see themselves as custodians, contributing to the community and being part of valued outcomes and services.
As an employee, you will make a difference and help shape where the city will be in the future. In turn, this sense of pride provides you with a feeling of fulfilment and purpose.
Our commitment
Making a difference in our capital city
At the City of Adelaide, we provide:
- Meaningful work that aspires to enhance our city and community.
- Recognition programs that showcase our achievements.
- An environment that encourages creativity and positive change.
As a City of Adelaide employee, we encourage you to:
- Showcase our values in all that you do.
- Commit to our vision to be Bold. Aspirational and Innovative.
- Celebrate success in your team and across the organisation.
Working together to achieve more
At the City of Adelaide, we provide:
- Supportive teams to allow you to develop and achieve your goals.
- Flexible work environments that are supportive and value teamwork.
As a City of Adelaide employee, we encourage you to:
- Collaborate respectfully, seek input and share ideas.
- Contribute to an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated, and all voices are heard and valued.
- Actively participate with colleagues across the City of Adelaide.
Growing our future
At the City of Adelaide, we provide:
- Opportunities for you to broaden your horizons, build your skills, learn and grow.
- A variety of learning and development opportunities to invest in your future.
As a City of Adelaide employee, we encourage you to:
- Discover and discuss opportunities for development.
- Network, actively learn, reflect and explore new ideas.
Support wellbeing
At the City of Adelaide, we provide:
- A holistic wellbeing program, offering a range of services and support.
- Flexible leave and work practices.
As a City of Adelaide employee, we encourage you to:
- Look after your wellbeing and foster a supportive environment for your colleagues.
- Utilise the variety of offerings to improve your physical, mental, emotional or financial wellbeing.
Our values
Our values guide the way we interact with each other and our customers, as well as the decisions that we make on a daily basis.
- Deliver what matters
- Ensure clarity of direction and unity of purpose
- Inspire excellence and strive for outstanding results
- Work together to build successful teams and partnerships
- Be open, inclusive, and share knowledge
- Seek, provide and act on feedback
- Know your customers and put them first
- Listen to and understand customer needs
- Be responsive, close the loop and deliver on promises
- Own your actions, successes and mistakes
- Act with transparency, honesty and respect
- Do what you say you will do
A welcoming and inclusive workplace
At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace and culture for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people living with disability:
- City of Adelaide Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-2024
- City of Adelaide Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2019-2022
So, do you share our values and vision to create a city that’s designed for life? We encourage you to view our Current Opportunities.