
Electrical Fitter Mechanic
2 days ago
- Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)
- Qualified Tradesperson as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic Queensland
- C6 (C6AGZ - C6AGRZ) ($89,631 - $95,859 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
This position forms part of the Electrical Workshop. This unit is responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation and modification of Townsville City Councils Electrical Infrastructure. This includes but is not limited to, Sewerage Treatment Plants, Sewerage Pump Stations, Water Treatment Facilities, all Parks and Open Space and Property Services Electrical infrastructure. These would include but not limited to, electrical motors, both LV and HV, VF drives, soft starters, conveyors, pumps, control circuitry, scada network system, BBQ's, general area lighting and all assets that may be included in our Townsville City Council Buildings.
This position will be responsible for maintaining and installing Council's electrical infrastructure to a high standard, working as part of a team, providing guidance and technical advice on electrical installations for Townsville City Council and its customers.
This role is required to participate in the on-call roster and overtime arrangements as required, to resolve out of hours operational issues or emergency works including disaster management.
This role will work from our Electricians Workshop at Mt Saint John.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Tradesperson as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic Queensland.
- High level of knowledge about and experience in planning and performing electrical repairs, maintenance, modifications, and installation work unsupervised.
- High level of knowledge of current Queensland Electrical Safety Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice and AS/NZS:3000.
- Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and complex circuit diagrams.
- Intermediate computer skills to use Microsoft Office applications and the ability to use Council's Business Management Systems.
- Good Customer service skills to interact with internal or external customers and the general public.
- Good written and oral communications skills to complete documentation, reporting writing and planning.
- Current "C" class driver's licence (MR desirable).
- Construction Industry White Card QLD)
- Hazardous Area training and EWP desirable.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Scott (Team Leader) on
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Monday 13 October 2025
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.
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