Specialist Electrician

• Play a key role in ensuring Council's electrical assets are maintained to the highest standards, supporting the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient services to our community.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $83,102, plus additional 6.5% Market Loading applied until 1 May 2028, plus 15% Superannuation, increasing to 16% after 1 July 2027.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Specialist Electrician - Readvertised, Previous Applicants Need Not Appy

Remuneration: Competitive annual salary commencing at $83,102, plus additional 6.5% Market Loading applied until 1 May 2028, plus 15% Superannuation, increasing to 16% after 1 July 2027.

Closing Date: Sunday 6th September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

Make a difference in your community while working across a diverse range of electrical infrastructure.

Gympie Regional Council is seeking a qualified and motivated Electrician to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad portfolio of Council assets, including water and wastewater infrastructure, commercial buildings, and community facilities.

As part of our Infrastructure team, you will play a key role in ensuring Council's electrical assets are maintained to the highest standards, supporting the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient services to our community.

About the Role

In this hands-on position, you will undertake a wide range of electrical installation, maintenance and repair work across Council's infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include fault finding, preventative maintenance, testing, compliance activities and supporting capital works projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out electrical installation, maintenance, repairs and fault finding across water, wastewater, buildings and facilities.
• Completing electrical risk assessments and ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation and Australian Standards.
• Assisting with the development and documentation of Council's electrical asset network.
• Liaising with contractors, Council staff and members of the community.
• Conducting RCD testing and Test and Tag on nominated Council assets and equipment.
• Preparing scopes of work for planned maintenance and capital projects.
• Participating in toolbox meetings and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing work within agreed timeframes.
• Participating in training and complying with all workplace health and safety requirements.

About You

You are a qualified electrician who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes. You have strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Queensland Electrical Work Licence.
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or equivalent trade qualification).
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
• General Construction Induction (White Card).
• Low Voltage Rescue qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules.
• Knowledge of relevant Electrical Safety Acts and Regulations.
• Experience in electrical maintenance and installation (local government experience is advantageous but not essential).
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

• Diverse and interesting work across multiple Council assets.
• Opportunity to contribute to essential community infrastructure.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in local government.

If you are a safety-focused electrician looking for a varied and rewarding role where your skills make a real impact on the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Supervisor Building Maintenance, Kelvin Schwartz via email ••••@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-•••• •971 or email ••••@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15% per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? - Simply head to Council's website and follow the "Careers at Council" link to submit your online application: www.gympie.qld.gov.au

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 6th September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.