Electrician, Housing & Public Works – Training & Disaster Response

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Overnight travel up to 3 weeks

Job summary

Queensland Government's QBuild division in regional Queensland is seeking an Electrician to support building and construction assets, maintenance, and disaster response. You will perform electrical works, interpret diagrams, and use testing equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will train and mentor apprentices, comply with WHS laws, and work across multiple sites with occasional overnight stays up to three weeks.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Queensland Government's QBuild division in regional Queensland is seeking an Electrician to support building and construction assets, maintenance, and disaster response. You will perform electrical works, interpret diagrams, and use testing equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will train and mentor apprentices, comply with WHS laws, and work across multiple sites with occasional overnight stays up to three weeks.