Electrical Fitter Mechanic / Aco

• New opportunity - Travelling Crew - Southern Region
• Regular Overtime | Living Away from Home Allowances | 9 day fortnight
• Reward & Recognition | Employee Assistance Program | Diversity & Inclusion

Are you an Electrical Fitter Mechanic and/or Advanced Connections Officer looking for an opportunity with a difference? We have a newly formed team who will provide support to the organisation throughout the Southern Region.This unique opportunity at Energy Queensland for a number of Electrical Fitter Mechanics is a great chance for those who are flexible, can adapt to change and work with a variety of teams throughout the Southern Region.Southern locations include:

• Central West - Longreach, Barcaldine, Blackall, Winton, Springsure, Emerald, Blackwater, Clermont, Middlemount,
• Capricornia - Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Miriam Vale, Moura, Biloela, Monto, Theodore
• Bundaberg Burnett - Bundaberg, Gin Gin, Childers, Mundubbera, Biggenden, Gayndah
• Fraser Burnett - Murgon, Kingaroy, Yarraman, Kilkivan, Maryborough, Hervey Bay
• Darling Downs - Toowoomba, Millmerran, Warwick, Stanthorpe
• South West - Quilpie, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Roma, St George, Wandoan, Chinchilla, Tara, Dalby

What’s new and exciting about this team:Being part of this team will see you travelling across the Southern Region providing support to depots experiencing resourcing gaps for periods of time, this means you could be away from home for weeks, up to 35 weeks per year. The plus side is, you get to experience many different locations and teams within Energy Queensland, building relationships throughout the organisation, developing your skill set and earning more money through regular overtime and living away from home allowances as per the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.About you:The successful candidates can be based at any agreed upon Southern Field Delivery operational depot, however, you must be prepared to regularly work away from home across the Southern Region.Critical to your success in the role:

• Be trade qualified with a Queensland Electrical Fitter Mechanic licence.
• Demonstrated knowledge of an electricity distribution/transmission system, including construction and maintenance of the electrical network.
• Working knowledge of Electricity Act & Regulations, Workplace Health & Safety Act and Regulations, and other relevant statutory acts & regulations.
• Availability for call out and emergency work.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home regularly (anticipated potential of up to 35 weeks per year)
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a proven ability to effectively work in varied team settings
• Proven ability to implement SID pillars
• Current ‘C’ class open Drives Licence.

Most importantly, you will strongly align with our values: We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow - We Deliver.What's on offer:Remuneration from $97,006 per annum + 12.75% super + allowancesThe level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the applicant’s knowledge, skill and competencies required for the position.About us:Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland, you might know our operational brands – Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika.Ergon Energy Network and Energex are our ‘poles and wires’ businesses, delivering electricity to communities across Queensland and we’re 100% owned by the state.As a group, we’re growing rapidly and a key partner in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP), actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.Ready to apply?Click the Begin button. Your application should include a current resume which highlights your experience and suitability for the role.Applications will close at 5.00pm, Wednesday 17 July 2024 - Subject to close early pending applications received.If you have any questions or need assistance during the application process, please contact the Recruitment Advisor, Dani Nuttall on 0459 216 558 or Luke Brosnan, Work Group Leader on 0418 972 973.We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.Click to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.