Employment Opportunities

Join one of South Australia’s fastest-growing council areas and take the next step in your career with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Here you’ll grow professionally in a supportive, friendly and collaborative workplace that values your contribution and invests in your success.

We are a Growing, Thriving and Strong region with the vision and ambition to deliver great outcomes for our community. Our work is purposeful and people-focused, from shaping vibrant public spaces to delivering services that make a real difference. Located just 75 kilometres from Adelaide in the picturesque Murraylands, our rural city blends community charm with rapidly growing urban areas. The Murray River is at our heart, surrounded by scenic reserves, walking trails and attractions such as Monarto Safari Park and the award-winning Bridgeport Hotel. We’re an easy commute from Adelaide and close to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa Valley, offering something for everyone.

Murray Bridge is a significant growth area with strong employment prospects and exciting development ahead. Our revitalisation of public spaces has transformed the city and strengthened community pride, and we are committed to building on this momentum for the future.

For more information about recruitment, please contact our team at 8539 1100 or email us at recruitment@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.

All applications must be submitted through SEEK unless otherwise stated in the specific job listing.

Current vacancies will be displayed below.

PLEASE NOTE:   Council will only accept and acknowledge applications received for advertised positions.

The Rural City of Murray Bridge is a progressive employer of choice and we remain committed to creating a thriving work environment to deliver great outcomes for our community.

To help our people thrive, we offer a wide range of benefits:

Professional

Opportunities to learn, develop and grow as we grow with our community.

  • Tailored induction and onboarding program
  • Leadership and development opportunities
  • Conferences, seminars and training relevant to your role
  • On-the-job learning and secondment opportunities
  • Industry networking and local government initiatives such as the LG Management Challenge
  • Traineeships and apprenticeships for emerging talent

Wellbeing

Supporting your health, balance and lifestyle.

  • Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options where applicable
  • Free annual skin cancer screenings and health checks
  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid parental and partner leave
  • Social Club activities and events
  • Income protection
  • Salary sacrificing including novated car leasing
  • Fitness and wellness challenges
  • Cultural leave
  • Blood donation leave
  • Medibank health insurance corporate partnership
  • Superannuation and financial planning information sessions
  • Access to Fitness Passport, providing staff and their families with discounted access to 70+ gyms and pools across South Australia

Work With Us – Staff Stories
This short video features members of our team sharing their experiences and what they enjoy most about working with the Rural City of Murray Bridge.

To watch the video, visit: 

Rural City of Murray Bridge - Recruitment