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Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Trades Classification Var. Workplace Location Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,North West Qld,Cairns region,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Moreton Bay - North,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast,Central West Qld,South West Qld Job ad reference QLD/536810/24 Closing date Ongoing Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person QBuild Careers Contact details Ph: 07 3514 3919
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As the Queensland Government's builder, QBuild plays an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.
QBuild delivers construction, maintenance and rapid response services to communities including those in regional areas and remote communities. We have approximately 1,500 staff (and rapidly growing) with more than 20 offices and 34 depots. You could:
Build - Construction of new buildings, upgrades and improvements to existing buildings to increase their useful life, delivered using traditional and modern methods of construction.
Maintain - Work on existing buildings to reinstate their physical condition or prevent deterioration and failure. This includes upgrading kitchens and bathrooms, social housing painting programs, repairs to damage caused by extreme weather events and inspect, test and report on a broad range of items such as air-conditioning units.
Respond - Rapid response to disaster events and hazard incidents which pose a risk to Queenslanders as users or occupiers of state government facilities.
Train - Provide high quality training and mentoring to QBuild apprentices.
QBuild is actively seeking to increase representation of employees who are part of diversity target groups and may take this information into account when deciding which applicants are best suited to positions (as provided for in section 45(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Sector Act). We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds to disclose and provide consent to this information to be considered in the application process.
Mandatory Requirements
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- Queensland Electrical Work Licence
- Electrical trade certificate/qualification (minimum of Certificate III in Electrotechnology or Electrical Fitting)
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and low voltage rescue certificate
- Construction Industry White Card
- Valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent
- Working knowledge and compliance with current work health, safety and environmental legislation and codes of practice including knowledge and understanding of AS/NZ3000 (The Wiring Rules), Electrical Safety Act 2002, Electrical Safety Regulations 2013, and applicable Electrical Codes of Practice 2013
How to apply
Read the attached documents
Attach the following documents in Microsoft PDF or Word format as part of your application:
- Current resume
- Current Trade certificate/qualification (minimum of Certificate III in Electrotechnology or Electrical Fitting)
As part of the selection process, you will also be asked to complete a questionnaire which will include the opportunity to select preferred locations. Evidence of other licenses and certifications to be presented at interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by QBuild Careers to conduct a phone interview to assess further suitability and explain the selection process. Flexible availability for phone and in person interviews is appreciated as there are multiple positions available across the state.
Our selection process will be continuing over the next 12 months so you may be contacted to discuss possible opportunities throughout this period.
Additional Information
If you have any questions, please contact QBuild Careers on (07) 3514 3919 or email QBuildCareers@epw.qld.gov.au
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Job Ad Reference: QLD/536810/24
Closing Date: Ongoing
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please ensure to download any attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- EPWApplicantGuide (PDF, 174KB)
536810 24 - Role Description (Word, 445KB)
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