Electrician

Electrician

 

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Come on this thrilling journey of transformation and growth, where your passion, skills, and ideas can create a legacy for generations to come. Unlock your full potential amidst an environment that encourages innovation, fosters creativity, and celebrates diversity. Together, let's shape this city into an even more remarkable place to live, work, and play - join the City of Gold Coast today.

About the team

The Infrastructure Maintenance team is responsible for maintaining all mechanical and electrical infrastructure for the City. This role is in the water and wastewater section of the business.

About your new role

As an Infrastructure Maintenance electrician with the City you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance and repair of lighting, pumps, power reticulation, electrical control systems, emergency power generation, telemetry and instrumentation of City assets. This will include ensuring that all preventive and corrective maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner and within the guidelines of relevant policies and procedures. At times related investigations and condition assessments may also be undertaken. Experience working in an industrial electrical environment would be beneficial to this role.

This is a full time, fixed-term contract ending on 31 May 2027. 

What you'll be responsible for

• Undertaking electrical and instrumentation repairs and maintenance duties (hands-on)
• Ensuring all electrical work undertaken is compliant with AS3000, Qld Electrical Safety Act & Regulations, Electrical Safety Act Codes of Practice and WH&S Act
• Assisting in the development and training of apprentices
• Identifying areas and actions within the planned maintenance scope that will improve the economic and operational life of plant and equipment.
• Participating in the After Hours on Call Roster
• Working overtime as required.

We're looking for people who have:

• Certificate III Electrical Fitter Mechanics or Equivalent Knowledge (Mandatory)
• Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation or Equivalent Knowledge (Desirable) 
• Unrestricted C Class Driver’s Licence (Mandatory)
• General Construction Induction White Card (Desirable)
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 
• The ability to be part of a high performing team, working in line with internal policies and practices, including employment equity, workplace health and safety, and corporate values
• Self-motivation and the ability to get the job done right with limited supervision
• The ability to manage resources effectively to achieve organisation goals and meet deadlines
• Initiative and sound judgement with an ability to contribute to projects and initiatives
• A track record of ensuring that all work is performed to meet quality, safety, environmental andlegislative requirements
• The physical capability to attain and maintain confined spaces certification and relevant machinery licences
• Highly developed organisational skills in a utility-based environment
• An understanding of the technical requirements within a water and wastewater environment
• The ability to understand and use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year.

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email snguyen@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.