Infrastructure and Operations - Water | Trades/Service
- Permanent FullTime opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 38hours/week)
- QualifiedTradesperson as an Electrical Fitter MechanicQueensland
- C6 (C6AGZ -C6AGRZ) ($89,631 - $95,859 per annum +superannuation) based on skills, qualifications andexperience
Why Choose Us
Our organisationprovides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of communityassets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants,bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,sporting venues and more.
We contribute to anactive lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events,providing recreational facilities, protecting the naturalenvironment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physicallyhealthy city.
We are drivingeconomic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growinga city for this and future generations by building a vibrant,sustainable and cutting-edge city.
Council’svision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven andinnovation focused city while continuing to deliver serviceexcellence and to be led by our community to create an excitingtoday and future.
OurVision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyleand nature.
OurPurpose: Grow Townsville
OurValues: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,Enjoyment
About the Role
Thisposition forms part of the Electrical Workshop.
This unit isresponsible for the maintenance, repair, installation andmodification of Townsville City Councils Electrical Infrastructure.This includes but is not limited to, Sewerage Treatment Plants,Sewerage Pump Stations, Water Treatment Facilities, all Parks andOpen Space and Property Services Electrical infrastructure.
Thesewould include but not limited to, electrical motors, both LV andHV, VF drives, soft starters, conveyors, pumps, control circuitry,scada network system, BBQ’s, general area lighting and allassets that may be included in our Townsville City CouncilBuildings.
Thisposition will be responsible for maintaining and installingCouncil’s electrical infrastructure to a high standard,working as part of a team, providing guidance and technical adviceon electrical installations for Townsville City Council and itscustomers.
Thisrole is required to participate in the on-call roster and overtimearrangements as required, to resolve out of hours operationalissues or emergency works including disaster management.
Thisrole will work from our Electricians Workshop at Mt SaintJohn.
About You
Ourideal candidate will have:
- QualifiedTradesperson as an Electrical Fitter MechanicQueensland.
- High level ofknowledge about and experience in planning and performingelectrical repairs, maintenance, modifications, andinstallation work unsupervised.
- High level ofknowledge of current Queensland Electrical Safety Act,Regulations, Codes of Practice and AS/NZS:3000.
- Ability to readand understand plans, specifications, and complex circuitdiagrams.
- Intermediatecomputer skills to use Microsoft Office applications and theability to use Council’s Business ManagementSystems.
- Good Customerservice skills to interact with internal or external customersand the general public.
- Positive writtenand oral communications skills to complete documentation,reporting writing and planning.
- ConstructionIndustry White Card (30215 QLD)
- Hazardous Areatraining and EWP desirable.
How to Apply
Yourapplication can be submitted through the 'Apply' button.
Pleaseinclude a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how yourskills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achievesuccess in this role.
We also will require your resume and attachedcopies of any licences and qualifications as per the keyrequirements of the role.
Ifyou wish to discuss this position further, please contact Scott (Team Leader) on.
For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.
ClosingDate: 11.45pm, Monday 13 October 2025
What We Offer
- 17.5% annualleave loading
- Up to 5 weeksannual leave
- Up to 3 weeksPersonal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paidParental Leave
- Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
- Up to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembers
- SalarySacrifice opportunities
- Learning andDevelopment opportunities
- FitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedgym, pool, and yoga facilities
- EmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinesses
- EmployeeAssistance Program
* The Councilcontribution to employees' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.
We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected.
People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!
All successfulcandidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as partof the recruitment process.
Please be aware Townsville City Councilhas a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol inthe workplace.
If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact or phone for a confidentialdiscussion.
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