AUTO ELECTRICIAN

Personnel Area: Transport for Brisbane 

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management 

Salary Range: $48 per hour incl 14% super (AUD 1,598 per week) + overtime, penalty rates + 17.5% leave loading + onsite gym, uniforms supplied, 38-hour week, nine-day fortnight  (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Permanent Full-time  

Location: Sherwood Bus Garage, 8 km Southwest of Brisbane CBD 

Be part of a dynamic team that keeps our city moving smoothly. As a qualified Auto Electrician, you will play a vital role in efficiently maintaining, repairing, servicing, and troubleshooting electrical components of buses, machinery, and equipment. Utilising your expertise, you will work with diagnostic and technical tools to ensure the operational performance and safety compliance of our heavy vehicles. 

This role operates Monday to Friday to complete a 38-hour week with a 9-day fortnight arrangement. Your standard work arrangements are from 7am to 4pm with an option to start at 6am or 5am with associated penalty rates. There is also the option of moving to an afternoon shift, with its associated shift allowances and benefits. Overtime opportunities are also available. 

Transport Operations has a regular intake of apprentices throughout the year, and you will be required to assist, guide and supervise apprentices in learning their trade where required. 

To be successful, you will have: 

• trade Certificate Level III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30312) or equivalent 
• hold current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence or the ability to obtain a Heavy Rigid licence 
• demonstrated experience working with heavy vehicles or buses. 
• high diligence, safety awareness, positive team skills, and timely outcomes. 

Benefits include: 

• ongoing employment security 
• flexible shifts and attractive hours of work 
• full PPE uniforms provided 
• 17.5% loading on annual leave 
• career development and upskilling opportunities 
• health and wellbeing focus and offerings 
• family benefits that matter 
• generous superannuation of 14% for permanent roles 
• career progression and professional development 
• great depots with social spaces and room to grow your career 
• generous leave arrangements including paid maternity, paternity, and carer’s leave 
• access to 24/7 confidential employee assistance program service. 

Operating for more than 90 years, we have eight strategically spread bus depots and more than 1200 buses, united in keeping Brisbane moving 24/7. We are proud to provide one of Australia's largest public transport networks, including the high capacity Brisbane Metro. 

How may this career take me further? 

From here, it is possible to move up the ladder toward a senior or leadership garage role, or a management role, taking advantage of our training programs and proving your knowledge, great work, values, suitability for growth and career advancement. Working for Australia’s largest Council makes this an excellent career choice for on-the-job learning, with room to grow. We have over 10000 staff and many opportunities. 

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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. Immediate start for suitable applicant.

You may be required 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 Penny Fedin 07 3178 1155 

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 13 July 2025 at 11:55pm 

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.