Address ELECTRICIANS!BUILD A STABLE AND FULFILLING CAREER AT TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL
About Property Services
Within the Environment and Community Services Group, the Property Services Branch is responsible for a vast array of diverse assets from iconic Heritage Listed assets such as the Empire Theatre and Toowoomba City Hall, through to libraries, aquatic centres, depots, administration and other key community buildings, as well as contributing to the maintenance of key road infrastructure such as traffic lights and street lighting. Spanning almost 13,000km2, the team works diligently to guarantee essential community services are maintained in every corner of the region.
About the position
The Electrician position provides quality and timely service delivery to ensure improving reliability and safe operation of infrastructure within Council.
This position will work under limited supervision.
Why work for us?
A job isn’t just about the salary. It’s the workplace, the responsibilities, your co-workers, and the benefits that come with the position. In this role:
The base wage rate range for this position is $1,167.57 - $1,342.66 gross per 38 hour week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation. The below allowances offer a generous increase to the base weekly rate that will see the successful candidate earning from $73,540.77 - $93,135.94 gross per annum.
Temporary Allowance.
Construction Allowance.
Combined Electrical Allowance.
Tool allowance.
On-call Allowance.
Overtime and other penalty rates may apply to on-call work, in addition to the base wage rate.
A Council vehicle will be available for work use.
This is a Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!
About you
We are looking for an independent and driven electrician to join our team at Property Services within Toowoomba Regional Council. You will be a problem-solving expert in the electrical field, driven by autonomy and a passion for your trade. In addition to holding mandatory qualifications (see the Position Description for details) and possessing extensive experience, the ideal candidate thrives on being recognised for their expertise. (Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply.)
Your role involves operating independently while being an integral part of our team. You'll excel with your strong communication skills, showcasing your ability to collaborate when needed. Detail-oriented and organised, you'll manage a diverse range of electrical installations across the Toowoomba Region and vast number of assets within the Property Services’ portfolio.
In this role, your autonomy and problem-solving skills will be highly valued. You'll relish the opportunity to contribute to the community through your work and find fulfillment in a long-term career within the TRC.
If you're passionate about your trade, enjoy autonomy, seek out exceptional work-life balance and a role where your expertise is respected and valued, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you answer all of the application questions.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
The panel will be shortlisting and interviewing while the advertisement is live so do not delay your application!
PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.
Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information
Please contact Gerry McCann on (07) 4688 6521 within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Thursday, 7 March 2024.
About Council
The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
