Electrician
Permanent Full time
Salary from $73,157.66 per annum plus superannuation
(salary package is negotiable and will be assessed based on skills, experience)

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

As part of our dedicated team of five professionals, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure of council buildings and facilities across the city.

In this position, you will collaborate closely with a supportive group that values each member's contribution towards ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained public spaces. You'll coordinate with internal staff, engage with the community, and work alongside trusted contractors, making sure that all projects align with our organizational goals and values.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve a variety of tasks from electrical testing and installations to contributing to broader building maintenance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a varied work environment, enjoys problem-solving, and keen on developing new skills.

Join us and be a key part of a team that directly contributes to the well-being and safety of our community, ensuring that our public facilities meet the highest standards of service and quality. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a role that values your hard work and dedication in maintaining our city's buildings and structures.

This is a hands-on position. Applicants should be suitably fit to undertake the duties as outlined in the job description. There may be possibilities for overtime and weekend work, as well as an option to be on-call.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you'll manage a wide array of tasks involving electrical and general building maintenance across council facilities. Key responsibilities include performing electrical tests, installations, and maintenance, alongside procuring materials and maintaining detailed records. You will collaborate with the Building Coordinator to develop work schedules ensuring all tasks meet safety and professional standards. Additionally, you'll handle administrative duties like updating databases and managing job cards, therefore solid basic IT skills are essential for this role . This position demands a professional approach to maintaining and enhancing electrical infrastructure, requiring both technical skills and the ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with team members and the community.

About you:

• You are a self-starter who works effectively in a team, as well as independently.
• You have excellent communication skills working with internal and external stakeholders.
• You have dynamic problem-solving skills, being able to prioritise unplanned work as well as scheduled maintenance.
• You are confident learning new IT programs related to performing your role.
• You are a leader a leader in Workplace Safety.

Benefits of working for council

• We provide flexible working arrangements - you just need to ask!
• 9 day 70 hour work fortnight - with a regular roster day off!
• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service Long Service Leave after 5 years We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

Interested?

For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.

You will be prompted through the application to answer the essential requirements as outlined on Page 3

Contact Daniel Cappetta Facilities Controller CBD Assets (Acting) on (02) 4227 7402 for questions related to the job

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 13 May 2024.

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.