Electrician
Job No:
BDBRC1177
Location:
Bundaberg
$67,030 - $78,048 + tool allowance (dependant on qualifications and experience)
Permanent Full-Time
Water Services
Bundaberg Region
About Us
Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community?
Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation.
Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.
About The Opportunity
As an Electrician, you will leverage your electrical skills to provide quality support to Bundaberg Regional Council. You will preform maintenance, installations, commissioning and repairs of electrical fittings, cabling, instruments, machines, and apparatus to Council buildings, properties, and infrastructure in a safe and efficient manner.
About You
Mandatory Requirements:
- Qualifications as an Electrical Fitter / Mechanic
- Able to provide evidence of trade and post trade qualifications, competencies and experience in domestic, commercial and Industrial electrical processes
- Queensland Electrical Work Licence
- Current Queensland Open "C" Class Driver's Licence (Manual).
- Ability to follow all safety, environmental and water quality work practices, policies, procedures, instructions and guidelines.
- Effective oral and written communication and have good interpersonal skills.
- Ability and motivation to train, supervise and develop apprentices
- Basic administration and computer skills in the use of computer and industry software.
Desired (or ability to obtain):
- Current First Aid/CPR Certification
- Construction Induction (White/Blue Card)
- Current Low Voltage Rescue Certification
- Current Confined Space Certification, including SCBA & Gas detector use
- Working at Heights Certification
- Current Authorised Persons Working Near Exposed Live Parts Certification
What we offer
- An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
- Regular rostered days off or 9-day fortnight roster
- Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression
- Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team
- An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued
The Selection Process
We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
To apply or find out more about the Position Description or our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition and our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy visit our Careers with Council webpage.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 07, August, 2024, 11.30 pm AEST
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on Wednesday, 07, August, 2024, whichever is sooner.
Thank you for your interest in this position. We look forward to receiving your application.