Address- Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Qualified Tradesperson as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic Queensland
- C6 (C6AGRZ) ($95,353 per annum + superannuation)
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
About the Role
This position forms part of the Electrical Workshop. This unit is responsible for the maintenance, installation and modification of Councils and Trility’s Electrical and telemetry infrastructure. This includes but is not limited to, Sewerage Treatment Plants, Sewerage Pump Stations, Water Treatment Facilities, all Parks and Open Space and Property Services Electrical infrastructure. These would include but not limited to, electrical motors, both LV and HV, VF drives, soft starters, conveyors, pumps, control circuitry, BBQ’s, general area lighting and all assets that may be included in our Townsville City Council Buildings.
This position will be responsible for maintaining and installing Council’s electrical infrastructure to a high standard, working as part of a team, providing guidance and technical advice on electrical installations for Townsville City Council and its customers.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Tradesperson as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic Queensland.
- High level of knowledge about and experience in planning and performing electrical repairs, maintenance, modifications, and installation work unsupervised.
- High level of knowledge of current Queensland Electrical Safety Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice and AS/NZS:3000.
- Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and complex circuit diagrams.
- Intermediate computer skills to use Microsoft Office applications and the ability to use Council’s Business Management Systems.
- Good Customer service skills to interact with internal or external customers and the general public.
- Good written and oral communications skills to complete documentation, reporting writing and planning.
- Current Queensland “C” class driver’s licence (MR desirable).
- Hazardous Area training and EWP desirable.
- Ability to participate in the 1 in 8 week on-call roster.
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Thursday 23 May 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active Family Social Club
- Flexible working arrangements
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
