ELECTRICIAN

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure 

Branch: Construction

Salary Range: The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Work type: 1x Permanent full-time, 38 hour week, 9 day fortnight with opportunities for overtime.

Location: Regional Operations Centre (ROC), Eagle Farm

Our Business

Brisbane Infrastructure (BI) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance, and transport operations activities.

Our Branch

Construction is a diverse branch that provides a wide range of services.

We play a critical role in ensuring Council’s assets are fit for purpose and provide opportunities for residents and visitors to explore and enjoy Brisbane.

The branch has staff located across the city with functional lines that coordinate maintenance and upgrades to a range of Council’s assets.

The Role

We currently have an opportunity for one permanent full-time Electrician to join our Construction team based at the ROC – Regional Operations Centre in Eagle Farm. The role will support management in the maintenance of electrical assets as part of a team of technical and professional staff.

We are looking for an electrician experienced with installation, fault finding and testing works in the following areas: Rate 3 street lighting, park lighting, facility lighting, switchboard installations / modifications and general electrical maintenance. There are opportunities to pick up additional skills in other areas of BCC electrical project work, such as CCTV, ITS and Traffic Signals.

 To be successful you will have:

• QLD open electrical licence (Electrical mechanic)
• drivers Licence, MR desirable
• ability to work in a small team, and independently as required
• demonstrated skills in electrical equipment installation, fault diagnosis and repairs
• knowledge of QLD mandatory electrical testing processes
• ability to work from ladders and at heights via scissor lift and/or EWP
• ability to understand and follow instructions, and work through general electrical drawings / designs
• knowledge of, and the ability to apply, the AS/NZS 3000 Wiring rules
• knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety Act and the Electrical Safety Act.

 Benefits of working for Council include:

• free gym and wellness center
• generous superannuation of 14%
• career progression and professional development
• generous leave arrangements including paid maternity, paternity, and carer’s leave, 17.5% loading on annual leave
• access to 24/7 confidential employee assistance program service.

More Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

This role will require completion of a full pre-placement medical and functional assessment.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 19 January 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

For more information: Please contact David Ngo by email david.ngo@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Note: our Recruitment Centre will be closed from 21 December 2024 until 12 January 2025, David will respond to your queries upon return to the office 13 January. 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.