ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under general supervision, this position provides assistance with maintenance and improvement duties across the electrical/mechanical team associated with Council’s water and wastewater systems, buildings and facilities. This position undertakes trades assistant duties as required, in order to ensure the provision of efficient and effective services to Charters Towers Regional Council.
Employment Status: Full Time, Limited Tenure for up to five (5) months – 76 hours per fortnight
Award: C14 – C11 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $2,162.90 gross per fortnight, plus applicable allowances
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- General knowledge in electrical/mechanical services.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
- Ability to carry out tasks of a routine nature in accordance with established procedures.
- Sound understanding of confidentiality with the ability to work with sensitive information and maintain discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to safely and competently operate a variety of handheld tools, plant & equipment.
- Ability to work effectively under general supervision either individually or as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills, effective time management and the ability to determine work priorities within a team environment.
- Sound verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound computer skills with knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Ability to participate in an after-hours on call roster.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession of or ability to obtain a current Queensland ‘MR’ Class manual Drivers Licence.
| 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
- 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 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
11:59pm Sunday, 2 August 2026.
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