ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
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 - 76 hours
Award: Level C10 – C8 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: Up to $49.16 gross per hour, plus applicable allowances
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| 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 QLD).
- 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).
BENEFITS
We have a range of benefits that include:
- Fortnightly RDO
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- 12% Superannuation
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
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 Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:
- Pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Practical Assessment
For further information, please 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.
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