ABOUT THE ROLE
This position will be required to undertake electrical duties on Council infrastructure which includes but is not limited to commercial and industrial electrical work on buildings, facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations, as well as associated equipment to ensure the provision of efficient and effective services to Charters Towers Regional Council.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent
Award: C10 - C8 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award – State 2017, depending on qualifications and experience
Salary Range: $2,589.80 - $2,763.30 gross per fortnight.
ABOUT YOU
Tell us how you meet or exceed the minimal entry level requirements listed below:
| Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Demonstrated trade experience in the electrical services industry.
- Demonstrated experience with fault finding on complex electrical systems.
- Good organisational skills, effective time management and the ability to determine work priorities.
- The ability to work under minimal supervision, either individually or as part of a small team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people at all levels.
- Ability to safely operate a variety of handheld tools, plant and equipment.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
- Ability to participate in an afterhours on call roster.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- Electrical Trade Qualifications (such as Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician).
- General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
- Low Voltage Rescue Qualification.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
- Electrical Work Licence (QLD).
| PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT |
- This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work that may be exposed to inclement weather.
- The incumbent must have the ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour, entering confined spaces.
- This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
- This position may be required to work and camp overnight at Council regional centres.
- Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
For further information, view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
