Port Augusta City Council

22/10/2026

SEEKING REGISTRATIONS

We’re looking for MORE businesses across the C*D to join our Spring Clean Challenge this November!

It’s a simple opportunity to work together, freshen up shopfronts and business areas, and help make our city centre a cleaner, brighter and more welcoming place for everyone.

Whether it’s sweeping footpaths, removing cobwebs, cleaning windows or giving your shopfront a little extra TLC, every effort makes a difference. 💪

Register and Roll up your sleeves, get involved and show some community pride ahead of the Augusta Markets and Christmas Pageant! There are Giveaways to be won!!

📅 Monday 16 November
⏰ 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Businesses outside the C*D are also welcome to register! For further information visit: https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/community/building-safer-spaces/sub-pages/cbd-spring-clean-challenge

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

We’re excited to launch two new social media pages for the Port Augusta Men’s Shed and Health Focus! 🎉

👍 Follow both pages to stay up to date with the latest news, activities, projects and opportunities to get involved.

💚 Even better, why not come along, meet the teams and become part of the action?

Health Focus: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61595293623259

Men's Shed: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61595378489477

👉 Head over to our new pages, give them a like and follow along!

21/10/2026

Community Consultation - Proposed Revocation of Community Land Status

Council at its meeting held 13 October 2026, resolved that a Community Engagement process be undertaken to seek community endorsement for the revocation of ‘community land’ classification on the following parcels:
Allotment 390 Davies Crescent, Port Augusta West, CT 5632/637
Allotment 503 Davies Crescent, Port Augusta West, CT 5553/385

A copy of the reports on the Revocation of Community Land Status is available from the Civic Centre and Public Library or can be downloaded here: https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/enquiries/your-say/current-consultation/public-consultation-proposed-revocation-of-community-land-status

Written submissions in relation to the proposed revocation of community land status should be forwarded to Director City Services, PO Box 1704, Port Augusta SA 5700, or forwarded via email to [email protected] and must be received before 4:00pm on Friday 20 November 2026.

Please note that details of submissions will be included in a report within Council’s public agenda and copies of all submissions will be provided to Elected Members for perusal.

21/10/2026

Port Augusta City Council is inviting the community to have their say on proposed safety improvements near Flinders Children’s Centre and Tji Tji Wiltja Preschool.

Closing Friday 20th November at 5.00pm

Written Submissions:
Director of Infrastructure
PO Box 1704, Port Augusta SA 5700, or forwarded via email to [email protected]

Hard Copy Survey’s are available in the Civic Centre Foyer - 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta

For online submissions visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F5S8YGW

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

Have you got your registrations in for the Community Christmas Tree Festival? Closing on the 23rd November. https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/news-and-events/christmas-in-port-augusta/port-augusta-community-events-christmas-tree-festival

20/10/2026

🌿 WE’RE HIRING | SENIOR TEAM LEADER – OPEN SPACE

Are you passionate about keeping our parks, gardens and public spaces looking their best? Do you have the leadership skills to bring a team together and get the job done?

Port Augusta City Council is looking for a Senior Team Leader – Open Space to lead a new team responsible for mowing, trimming and maintaining our open spaces across the city.

What we’re looking for:
🌱 Knowledge of horticulture, turf management and grounds maintenance
🌱 Experience leading, supervising and coordinating teams
🌱 Strong verbal and written communication skills
🌱 The ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you have the experience and drive to lead a team and help keep Port Augusta looking its best, we’d love to hear from you!

📄 Find out more: Visit https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/enquiries/employment/current-opportunities for the position description and application details.

📞 Enquiries: Stan Robb, Director Infrastructure, on 8641 9100.

📧 Apply: Email [email protected] or post your application to the Human Resource Officer, Port Augusta City Council, PO Box 1704, Port Augusta SA 5700.

Please ensure your application addresses the personal criteria outlined in the position description.

20/10/2026

🌿 WE’RE HIRING | AALBG GARDEN COORDINATOR

Love plants, gardening and the unique beauty of our arid environment? This could be the role for you!

Port Augusta City Council is looking for someone to help maintain and develop the plant collection at the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden (AALBG), while planning future plantings and projects alongside the AALBG Gardener.

We’re looking for someone with:
🌱 Knowledge of arid lands flora and fauna
🌱 Horticultural knowledge and experience
🌱 Water management skills
🌱 Strong project management, time management and problem-solving skills
🌱 Great communication and people skills

Interested in growing something special in Port Augusta?

📅 Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Find the position description and application details at https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/enquiries/employment/current-opportunities

📞 For enquiries, contact Jordan Crabtree, Manager Tourism, on 8641 9100.

📧 Applications can be emailed to [email protected].

20/10/2026

Only a few more days until this ends...

For further details visit:
http://www.wadlata.sa.gov.au/site/pages/photographic_competition.php?resetbrand=1