ABOUT US
Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Position
We are seeking an energetic and hard working trade qualified electrician to join Councils Facilities Management section.
Reporting to the Team Leader Electrical Services, this position is responsible for providing high level support and expertise in relation to all Council's electrical installation and maintenance functions. The position is broad and provides the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of specialised electrical components. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to leverage their electrical expertise in a diverse role
A key focus of this position will be to work constructively with the team to support efficient service delivery and the achievement of goals and objectives.
To be successful you will bring
* Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
* Electrical trade qualification.
* Demonstrated experience in domestic, commercial and industrial wiring systems.
* Proven experience working in control circuit wiring and electrical circuit fault finding.
* Proven ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings.
* Demonstrated sound communication skills, both written and oral.
* Proven experience in the direction and supervision of apprentices and contractors.
* Demonstrated computer literacy with experience in Microsoft 365 and other corporate software.
The rewards
* An annual salary range of $68,300 to $78,400 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
* Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
* Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
* Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
* Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
* Provision of uniform and PPE.
Applications close
11.30pm on Sunday 14 September 2025
Specific enquiries
Alex Casson | Team Leader Electrical Services |