Electrician - Temporary

Embrace the opportunity to be part of our collaborative team, elevate your professional journey and make meaningful contributions to the incredible development of our community! Join our dynamic team as a Licensed Electrician! Enjoy a 38-hour workweek, embracing a 9-day fortnight $75,885 to $88,192 plus 11% superannuation and industry allowances of up $2,937 per annum THE OPPORTUNITY You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical and telemetry equipment critical for the provision of safe quality drinking water and sewerage services to the community of Dubbo Regional Council. You will be a qualified and experienced industrial electrician who is looking for a new challenge. This is a temporary, 12-month maximum term contract. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Council's water supply and sewerage assets Plan and check designs for new electrical, electronic and telemetry equipment and instruments Undertake electrical fault finding/PLC's/Switchboards Connect/disconnect electrical plant and equipment Supervise external suppliers ABOUT YOU You will be a qualified and experienced industrial electrician who takes pride in your work. You will have hands on experience in the maintenance of assets and undertaking electrical fault finding. You will be a team player who is able to work well with a small cohesive team. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE Electrical Trade Certificate including a current Electrical Licence Basic Computer skills Class C drivers licence Sound experience working with electronic and / or telemetry equipment / instruments, and knowledge of water and sewerage treatment procedures WHAT WE OFFER Attractive annual salary ranging from $75,884 to $88,192 plus 11% superannuation and industry allowances of up $2,937 per annum Enjoy a 38-hour workweek, embracing 9-day fortnight Thrive within the collaborative and supportive environment of the Council's team, immersed in a welcoming company culture Generous leave provisions to support your work-life balance Prioritise your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport, a comprehensive wellbeing program, the opportunity to engage with colleagues via our social club, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential assistance provided by our employee assistance (EAP) program Experience the benefits of our salary packaging options, allowing you to maximize your earnings and financial flexibility If this role sounds appealing to you, take a moment to explore the Position Description This position requires a pre employment health assessment. Please refer to the attached Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position. Closing Date: 9:00am Monday 4th March 2024 Enquiries: Mechanical/Electrical Coordinator - 02 6801 4585 ABOUT US We are Dubbo Regional Council, a large regional Council servicing a growing community of over 55,000 people. Our team consisting of 600 team members working across a diverse range of areas including planning, infrastructure, community and cultural services, administration, economic development, corporate business and recreational services. Our focus is on delivering high quality services, strengthening our community engagement and strategic management capabilities, building an organisation based on performance and continuous improvement whilst creating a values based organisational culture and developing a professional and engaged team that delivers on our shared values; Progressive, Sustainable, One Team and Integrity. Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. HOW TO APPLY If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now! Please fill out the questions in the application page below. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later. We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready. A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.