LICENCED ELECTRICIAN

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Construction branch, Trade Services

Salary Range: $1709 per week + 14% Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Eagle Farm Regional Operations Centre

As part of Australia’s largest local government, Infrastructure Services’, Construction Branch is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The branch is grounded in collaboration, safety, and efficiency—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

The Trade Services work unit is a key component of the branch. It is at the heart of maintaining and enhancing Brisbane’s essential infrastructure. Specialising in skilled trades such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance, the team ensures the city’s assets remain safe, functional, and sustainable.

Trade Services currently have opportunities for licensed Electricians, within the unit. These roles are based at the Reginal Operations Centre (ROC) at Eagle Farm. The positions will perform various duties as Maintenance Electricians, ensuring that Council’s electrical systems are maintained to comply with legislative standards.

Trade Services carries out a wide range of electrical and data work across all Brisbane City Council facilities. The work is diverse in nature. Due to the locations of the work to be undertaken there can be a lot of driving which requires a valid Class C drivers licence. Work activities start and finish at varied location across Brisbane. To that end the role includes the use of a vehicle to allow for efficient scheduling of work activities. 

Responsibilities:

• electrical services and maintenance using appropriate methods and equipment in accordance with industry best practice
• maintain records to ensure current and accurate information is kept in accordance with standard operating procedures
• undertake a quality assessment of all work completed on site
• forward plan to ensure that all stores and material items are ordered and maintained to ensure productivity levels
• participate in the delivery of on-the-job training in conjunction with supervisors/trainers and ensure the correct operations and safety procedures are followed.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• current Electrical Work Licence of an Electrical Mechanic or equivalent
• current Data Cablers Licence (desirable)
• CPR Certificate - HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• C class drivers’ licence
• have a strong commitment to Zero Harm.

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. 

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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.

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: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

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.