Electrical Capability Coordinator

Whizdom; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Capability Coordinator (ITS & Electrical) to support the Gold Coast region. The role focuses on coordinating technical capability, training and competency across electrical, ITS&E and civil electrical disciplines within a safety‑critical environment.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain technical capabilities, support training delivery, competency management and workforce development across projects on the Gold Coast Nerang site.

Qualifications

• Electrical Mechanic trade qualification and current electrical licence.
• Current Queensland Electrical Work Licence.
• C Class Driver's Licence.
• Experience in electrical construction, maintenance or infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and competency programs for electrical, ITS&E and civil electrical works.
• Develop and monitor training plans, competency matrices and records.
• Support safety compliance in training delivery and quality standards.
• Mentor apprentices and develop workforce capability.
• Assist with capability development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Training delivery

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Record management

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Electrical Capability Coordinator (ITS & Electrical) to join QLD Government based on the Gold Coast. This role is responsible for coordinating technical capability, training, and competency activities across electrical, Intelligent Transport Systems and Electrical (ITS&E), and civil electrical disciplines.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining the technical capabilities of electrical personnel by supporting training delivery, competency management, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for an experienced Electrical Mechanic with a passion for mentoring, training, and developing technical capability within a safety-focused operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Capability & Training

• Coordinate technical training and competency programs that support the safe delivery of electrical, ITS&E, and civil electrical works across operations.
• Develop, maintain and monitor training plans, competency matrices, assessment records and learning resources.
• Ensure capability requirements remain current and aligned with procedures, industry standards and technical requirements.
• Support the ongoing delivery and continuous improvement of civil electrical training programs.
• Assist in the development, review and maintenance of training content and technical learning materials.

Coaching & Workforce Development

• Provide technical coaching, mentoring and competency support to apprentices, trainees and electrical workers.
• Support project managers, supervisors and operational staff in identifying capability requirements and development pathways.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer initiatives to ensure specialist technical expertise is retained across the business.
• Assist with succession planning and capability development for critical electrical and ITS&E disciplines.

Compliance & Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture through the delivery of compliant and effective training and competency programs.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of electrical safety requirements and quality standards.
• Contribute to workplace investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities where required.
• Support competency assurance activities and maintain evidence records to meet business and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Electrical Training Centre and associated capability frameworks.
• Assist with training scheduling, reporting and workforce capability planning.
• Participate in reviews of competency pathways, technical standards and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness and operational capability outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must possess:

• Electrical Mechanic trade qualification.
• Current and valid Queensland Electrical Work Licence.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Ability to work full-time from the Gold Coast (Nerang) location.
• Demonstrated experience working within electrical construction, maintenance, infrastructure or operational environments.

Desirable Skills & Experience

The following qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent).
• Experience delivering electrical safety or technical training programs.
• Experience working within civil electrical, ITS, infrastructure or transport-related environments.
• Qualifications or practical experience in:
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Incident Investigation
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance Auditing
• Experience conducting electrical safety audits and quality assurance reviews.
• Experience supporting formal workplace investigations and corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of capability management frameworks and competency-based training systems.

Key Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others.
• Strong organisational and record management capabilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.
• Ability to build productive relationships across operational and project teams.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and safety leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

What's on Offer

• 12-month contract opportunity with a major Queensland Government organisation.
• Based in Nerang on the Gold Coast.
• Opportunity to influence workforce capability and technical excellence across critical infrastructure programs.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Work on meaningful projects that support Queensland's transport network.