Georges River Council

Operations Specialist – Electrician (Qualified Trades)

Permanent Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week | $68,136 – $78,941 + 11.5% Super

About Georges River Council

Georges River Council is a progressive, community-focused organisation with around 600 dedicated staff. We are committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community by enhancing public spaces, supporting creative and cultural initiatives, protecting our natural environment, and improving the liveability of our suburbs.

About the Role 

We are currently seeking a qualified and motivated Electrician to join our Maintenance Services team. In this role, you will carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations across Council facilities and infrastructure. You will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable services to the community.

This role will work effectively, independently or as part of maintenance crew in a safe and efficient manner to deliver a prompt and reliable service to the community.

Key responsibilities include ensuring labour, equipment and material resources are available to carry out the service request/job. This role will be required to undertake basic service, cleaning and maintenance of all associated plant and equipment as well as report on all faults/risks as per process. 

What We Offer

• Permanent, Full-time position
• The perfect work life balance - enjoy a rewarding 4 day working week
• 36 hours per week worked over 4 consecutive days 
• Salary from $68,136.17 - $78, 941.39 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Uniform, PPE and all equipment provided
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Long Service Leave after five years
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

You are a qualified electrician with a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and a customer-focused approach. You’re confident working independently or as part of a team and take pride in delivering high-quality work that benefits the community.

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician)
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience working independently and working within a maintenance crew
• Experience in providing qualified trade maintenance services and a demonstrated ability to be accountable for agreed work methods, standard and outcomes
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of plant and/or various equipment common to cleansing, parks, civil construction and/or trades maintenance
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Appropriate written and oral communication skills

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Darren Dewsbury, Team Leader Facilities on 02 9330 9554.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date:  Friday 6th June 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.