Engineering Tradesperson

In this role you will provide a quality electrical trade service, thereby enhancing the quality of customer service provided by the Facilities Management unit by delivering comprehensive preventative, corrective and minor electrical works across the Coronial and Public Health Sciences (CPHS) Campus.

What you'll do

• Be responsible for ensuring that safe work practices are always adopted and that protective clothing and equipment provided is worn and used as recommended.
• Carry out electrical work in relation to corrective maintenance, installation projects and minor works as directed by the Trade Coordinator/Campus Maintenance Coordinator.
• Participate and assist in all trade maintenance ADHOC works.
• Ability to interpret building plans, associated drawings and specifications and adapt industry approved practices to all tasks undertaken.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Possession of trade qualifications recognised in Queensland with completion of an Apprenticeship in Electrical Fitting/Mechanics being the minimum requirement.
• Possession of current Queensland Electrical Fitting/Mechanical License and Certificate of Competency issued by Electrical Safety Office Safety Regulation 2002.
• Possession of a Queensland Electrical Contractors Licence, or the qualifications required to be nominated as a Qualified Technical Person (QTP).
• An Austel Licence / ACMA Registration (Australian Communications and Media Authority) or experience in communication cabling would be well regarded.
• A good working knowledge of Equipment Automation to include PLC and VSDs.
• Must have CPR.
• Must have current switch board rescue.
• High work ethics with a flexible and willing approach and maintains a high level of pride in their work and presentation.
• High level trade skills and a willingness to actively pursue ongoing learning and develop knowledge of current industry practices.
• Client Focus to effectively communicate with clients to understand their needs and consistently deliver a flexible service which meets these needs.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.