A varied and challenging role you will undertake electrical duties on Councils' infrastructure.
Competitive annual salary commencing at $73,344 to $76,854, plus allowances, plus up to 13% superannuation Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.
About the Region Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.
Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.
Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.
Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.
For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.
Specialist Electrician Remuneration: A nnual salary commencing at $73,344 to $76,854, plus allowances, plus up to 13% superannuation Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST No late applications will be accepted.
Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.
Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
Role Overview 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 and facilities, as well as associated equipment to ensure the provision of efficient and effective services to Gympie Regional Council.
Essential Knowledge & Skills: Demonstrated ability to allocate workflows and resources to cahieve work program objectives.
Demonstrated experience is essential (local government expirence preferred but not essential).
Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Knowledge of and familiarity with relevant Electrical Safety Acts and Electrical Safety Regulations.
Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained Electrical Trade Qualifications (such as Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician QLD) General construction induction (white/blue card) Low Voltage Rescue Qualification Electrical Work License (QLD) Essential Requirements: Undertake a broad range of electrical tasks generally related to Council's water and wastewater infrastructure as well as its buildings and facilities.
Work includes risk assessments, new installations, fault finding, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems.
Develop an understanding and documentation of Council electrical asset network.
Liaise with sub-contractors performing major works Liaise and communicate with Council staff and members of the community.
Participate in on the job or trade related training as appropriate.
Undertake allocated tasks effectively and efficiently within established time objectives as required and directed.
Comply with reasonable and lawful directives given in the workplace and undertake any other duties associated with the role, as reasonably directed and within the scope of the requirements of the role.
Position Description For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
Who to Contact For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Facilities Management & Maintenace Joe Ryan via email ****** For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email ****** What we offer?
Nine-day fortnight Access to employee health and well-being programs Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate Long service leave after seven years Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Our Values Accountability Communication Customer Service Focused Integrity Teamwork and Collaboration For a full explanation of our values please click here.
You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.
Our Process Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
Keen to apply?
- Simply follow the instructions below: 1) Download and review the position description above 2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
3) Click 'APPLY' 4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM' Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process.
Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.
Applications close on Sunday 5th January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST.
No late applications will be accepted.
Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service.
We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
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