Electrician - Buildings and Facilities Team

If you're tired of working long hours and would rather be fishing on the weekends, then a career with Cook Shire Council can offer you the work/life balance you've been looking for!

9-day fortnight | 5 weeks annual leave | 3 weeks sick leave | friendly and supportive team

An amazing opportunity exists for a qualified and experienced Electrician to join our busy Buildings and Facilities team on a full-time basis.

This position is responsible for electrical trade skills in construction and maintenance, inspecting Council assets, maintaining operation of electrical devices and Facilities and conducting general maintenance tasks as needed.

We are seeking someone who:

- is professional and efficient in their approach to both internal and external customers

- holds a recognised electrical trade qualification

- has extensive experience in installing, inspecting and maintaining complex electrical controld and instrumentation circuitry

- is proactive towards workplace health and safety

- is positive and team orientated

Employee benefits including a 9 day fortnight, attractive salary package, salary sacrificing options, 5 weeks annual leave and a positive and friendly working environment.

APPLY NOW to become a part of a unique and dynamic Council with an envious lifestyle to match!

SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

Location: 

Based at Main Administration Office, 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown 

Tenure: 

Full time

76 hours per fortnight

9-day fortnight (every 2nd Friday off) 

Remuneration: 

Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C: Division 2, Section 2) Award – State 2017 – Level + OAP

$89,841 per annum + applicable allowances 

Leave Entitlements 

5 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave
Superannuation 

Up to 12% Superannuation contributions  

Application Process

To apply, please review the Candidate Information Pack for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit:

- a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and

- a detailed and up to date Resume/CV.

Applications may be submitted either online, over the counter or via email: ****@cook.qld.gov.au

For further enquiries, please contact Cook Shire Council's Human Resources team on 07 4082 0***.

Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications are assessed on merit.

Applications will close Monday 25 March 2024