Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Government Administration & Politics

    Specialities

    Safety Aware, Courageous, Accountable, Collaborative, Authentic

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Mount Barker
    The Mount Barker District Council is an exciting place to work and live. Choose a lifestyle career that interacts with the local community: an easy commute to the city, 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. Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

    Our mission statement

    The Mount Barker district will be recognised as being highly liveable, prosperous and safe, built from a foundation of community spirit and energy, quality of lifestyle and unique heritage, environment and landscape

    Reviews overview

    2.33 ratings in total
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    What’s it like working at District Council of Mount Barker?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at the District Council of Mount Barker appreciate the welcoming and friendly staff, as well as the flexibility in work arrangements offered in some departments. The council also provides opportunities for career growth across its diverse park locations. However, some potential challenges include concerns about being understaffed due to high staff turnover, perceptions of a negative work culture at times, and views that management could be improved with it being described as 'small minded' and 'backward thinking' by some employees.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Change Specialist
    Sep 2021
    11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    I loved my job but had to leave as it was critically understaffed.
    The good thingsLots of staff that are welcoming & friendly. Flexibility depending on which department you're in.
    The challengesUnderstaffed. Workers leaving constantly. Toxic environment. Bad management.
    3.0
    Maintenance and Operations Team Member
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    It was a great stepping stone for my career development
    The good thingsOpportunities to grow career skills and diverse park locations
    The challengesPoor culture is the biggest downfall
    3.0
    Environmental Engineer
    Sep 2016
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    The experience was good except for management decisions that would not help the running of the council. There was no planning for the future within the structure of council.
    The good thingsother staff and environment
    The challengessmall minded and backward thinking management
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