ADULT APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN

Req ID: 672789

Personnel Area:  Infrastructure Servies

Branch: Construction- Trade Services

Salary Range: 1226.40 per week to 1339.80 per week plus Super at 14%

Work type: Temporary Full-time position

Duration: up to 4 years 

Location: Eagle Farm Operations Centre, with work across Brisbane

Power Up Your Career – Become an Electrical Apprentice!

If you’re looking for a new challenge, our nationally recognised Electrotechnology Apprenticeship Program offers the opportunity to gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and a secure future in a high demand trade.

About the role:

As an apprentice, you’ll work on real projects with our Trade Services team, who maintain Council-owned properties across Brisbane. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, wiring, and component installation

Your work may include:

• fixing and maintaining electrical systems and lighting in Council buildings, from quick repairs to scheduled maintenance
• helping on projects in places like parks, gardens, libraries, community halls and public spaces
• learning on the job with experienced plumbers while studying at TAFE

 You’ll Bring to the Role:

• a genuine interest in the electrical industry and a passion for hands-on work
• strong problem-solving skills, technical aptitude, and attention to detail
• a solid foundation in maths and literacy, ideally at Year 10 level or above
• commitment to safe work practices in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Eexcellent communication skills and a willingness to listen, learn, and follow instructions
• a team-focused attitude, taking pride in your work and contributing positively
• a current Driver’s Licence
• completion of a Certificate II in Electrotechnology
• The ability to work in confined spaces and at heights using ladders and elevated platforms.

Benefits of working for Council include:

·        flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements

·        free gym and wellness centre

·        award winning superannuation fund

·        generous leave provisions

·        competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HER

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require you to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Robert Payie on 07 3178 3950

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 11 January 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Note: The Brisbane City Council Recruitment Centre will be closed from Wednesday, 24 December 2025, to Tuesday, 6 January 2026 (inclusive). During this time, there will be no recruitment activity. We will respond to enquiries when normal operations resume on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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