Electrical / Instrument Technician Network Operations & Maintenance Permanent Full Time Hervey Bay Salary is Competency based: C10 - C7: $85,075 - $91,920 + superannuation (salary subject to qualifications and competencies outlined in the position description and is inclusive of an annualised allowance W415 - $14,034) Plus, an attraction and retention allowance of $5,105 - $5,515 for the duration of current certified agreement to 15 March 2027.
Relocation assistance also on offer for suitable candidates Company vehicle for commuter use At Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge, and talent.
As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program - Boss to Coach and create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 excellence in innovation award.
We offer career and personal development, flexible working arrangements, novated leasing, employee discount program and many other great benefits.
To see more about Council and what you could achieve working with us, please visit us on Linkedin What we are looking for: We are looking for an experienced Electrical / Instrument Technician to join our dedicated team.
You will be responsible for providing electrical and instrumentation maintenance services to water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and associated infrastructure.
As an Electrical / Instrument Technician, you will be a key member of our Electrical Maintenance team, supporting the Principal Electrician and other team members, to ensure electrical safety, asset reliability and operating capacity.
Please click here to view a full Position Description What your day will look like: Undertaking technical assessments on electrical and instrumentation assets Assisting the principal electrician with administration associated with the electrical section Undertaking maintenance and inspection work ensuring safety and reliability Exercising high level diagnostics on complex control systems and equipment Providing technical guidance to colleagues What you'll need for success: Electrical trade qualification at Certificate III (AQF 3) or above Must possess computer literacy and a solid understanding of telemetry systems Confined Space Certification (or ability to obtain prior to commencement) Current Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus immunisations (or ability to obtain prior to commencement) Current White Card Awareness of Safety Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams Current "C" drivers' licence What's nice to have: Additional Instrumentation trade qualification at Certificate III (AQF 3) or above – there may be opportunity for FCRC to assist the right candidate in obtaining this qualification EEHA (Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas) certification Working at Heights certification Understanding of / experience in Telemetry systems Previous experience in maintaining Water / Wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and associated infrastructure Benefits of working with Council: Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge, and talent.
As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.
What we offer: Learning and Development opportunities Flexible working arrangements, Up to 12% employer super contribution Study assistance program Reward and recognition 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program Vaccinations Paid Emergency Services leave Apply now: Applications close: 11pm on Monday 19 May 2025 – subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Daniel Gossip (Electrical Maintenance Supervisor) on 0400 694 027 during business hours Apply Now