Electrical Instrument Fitter, Fraser Coast Regional Council. Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD. Electricians (Trades & Services). Government - Local (Government & Defense). Full time. Electrical Instrument Fitter. Network Operations & Maintenance. Permanent Full Time.

Salary is competency-based: C10 - C7. $81,845 - $88,260 (salary subject to qualifications and competencies outlined in the position description and is inclusive of an annualised allowance W415 W415-$13,494) + Superannuation. Relocation assistance is also on offer for suitable candidates + commuter use vehicle.

Hervey Bay. At Fraser Coast Regional Council, 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 created 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.

You will be: a qualified Electrical Fitter Mechanic or industrial electrician, a great problem solver, you will have the ability to identify faults, respond to breakdowns and undertake repairs, a team player with an interest in the Water Industry.

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 drivers’ licence.

What’s nice to have: Additional Instrumentation trade qualification at Certificate III (AQF 3) or above. EEHA (Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas) certification. Working at Heights certification. Understanding of / experience in Telemetry systems. Previous experience in maintaining Water and 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 Applications close 11pm on Sunday, 22nd September 2024.; subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a current resume are required.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact the Manager Assets and Maintenance Matthew Keleher on 0741947629 Acting Principal Electrician Daniel Gossip on 0400694027