Electrician, Housing And Public Works

Queensland Government; Roma; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government in regional Queensland is seeking an electrician with electrotechnology qualifications to join the QBuild program. You will perform electrical works, read blueprints, and use testing gear on construction and maintenance projects across multiple sites.

You will mentor apprentices, train teams, and ensure WHS compliance and safe working methods for asbestos and other hazards. The role may involve overnight stays and potential team-leader responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current Trade Certificate (Certificate III in Electrotechnology).
• Current Queensland Electrical Work Licence (Electrical Mechanic).

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical works using testing equipment and safety gear.
• Interpret electrical blueprints, diagrams and technical specifications.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook and data entry on computers/hand-held devices.
• Understand safe working methods for asbestos, lead-based products and high-risk construction work.
• Comply with WHS legislation, site rules and risk assessments.
• Take personal responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing.
• Support a diverse, safe and customer-focused workplace.
• Train, mentor and provide professional support to apprentices at all levels.

Skills

Electrical trades

Blueprint interpretation

MS Word & Outlook

Safety awareness

Apprentice mentoring

Data entry

Team leadership

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Electrical Work Licence (Electrical Mechanic)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Hand-held devices

Testing equipment

Job description

You will play a key role in supporting QBuild's mission to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry. This includes providing essential services to government assets, including construction, maintenance, and restoration, and supporting disaster response efforts. You'll also help train the next generation of tradespeople.

Duties and Skills

• Perform electrical works, using testing equipment and safety gear for construction and maintenance services.
• Interpret electrical blueprints, diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrate proficiency in office and email applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook) and input data using computers or hand-held devices.
• Understand safe working methods for asbestos, lead-based products, and other high-risk construction work.
• Comply with WHS legislation and site rules, including daily task risk assessments, hazard identification, and following safety policies and procedures.
• Take personal responsibility for your health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring that your actions do not negatively impact others or property.
• Support a diverse, safe, and customer-focused workplace.
• Train, mentor, and provide professional support to apprentices at all levels.

Additional Information

• Duties may be required across multiple work sites within your appointed region and statewide.
• You may need to stay overnight for up to 3 weeks for distant work assignments.
• Safety clothing and PPE will be provided and must be worn.
• You may be asked to take on team leader and/or foreperson roles as required.
• Power tools will be provided when necessary.
• The use of a private motor vehicle and/or a QBuild vehicle will be in accordance with relevant policies. Please note, there is no guarantee of a home-garaged QBuild vehicle for this role.

This advertisement is for regional Queensland areas only. Southeast Queensland roles are advertised separately.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

• Resume
• Current Trade Certificate (minimum Certificate III in Electrotechnology)
• Current Queensland Electrical Work Licence (minimum Electrical Mechanic)

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