Commercial Electrician

• Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
• Qualified Electrical Fitter Mechanic Queensland
• C7 (C7AGZ-C7AGRZ) ($84,243 - $90,471 per annum + superannuation) 

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About the Role

The position is required to carry out maintenance, construction and installation services for Council’s commercial electrical equipment and assets and provide information and guidance on electrical installations for Council and its customers.

Use your experience and skill to provide supervision and guidance to the next generation of electrical apprentices and perform specialised duties as required.

Participating in the on-call roster may be required at times along with performing overtime as required.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be a Qualified Tradesperson as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic Queensland with high level knowledge and experience in planning and performing electrical repairs, maintenance, modifications, fault finding and installation work unsupervised.

You will also have:

• High level of knowledge of electronic/electrical systems, SAA wiring rules, current Queensland Electrical Safety Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice and relevant Australian Standards including AS/NZS:3000.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications and complex circuit diagrams.
• Ability to work as part of a team under continual changing priorities.
• Intermediate computer skills to use Microsoft Office applications and the ability to use Council’s Business Management Systems or similar systems.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications skills in customer correspondence and report writing.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills to interact with internal or external customers, the general public and experience in training apprentices.
• Current “C” class driver’s licence (“MR” class driver’s licence desirable)
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
• Able to become a Qualified Person on Council’s electrical contractor’s licence
• EWP licence and Traffic Management is desirable

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For further information review the Position Description. 

Closing Date:  11.45pm, Wednesday 30 April 2025

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.