Job Senior Electrician, Queensland

Senior Electrician

Network Operations & Maintenance/Electrical

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

Electrical Level C6 - $96,822 per annum (base salary $82,788 plus annualised allowance W415 - $14,034)

• Plus superannuation


• Plus an attraction and retention allowance of 6% of the base salary for the duration of current certified agreement to 15 March 2027


• Plus a company vehicle for commuter use

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Electrician to play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and associated infrastructure.

What your day will look like:

In this role you will:

• Provide effective electrical maintenance services, including inspections, repairs, and installations.


• Support the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor in administration and supervision, including acting in the role when required.


• Lead the identification, planning, and delivery of capital works and asset management projects.


• Manage procurement and resourcing for projects, ensuring value for money and best whole-of-life cost.


• Contribute to maintenance planning and ensure asset reliability and safety.


• Participate in the on-call roster to respond to breakdowns.

Please click here to view a Position Description for a full outline of the position.

What you’ll need for success:

• Electrical Trade qualification at Certificate III or above


• Instrumentation trade qualification at certificate III or above


• Construction Induction Training (White Card)


• Confined spaces certification (or ability to readily acquire)


• Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus immunisations (or ability to readily acquire)


• Current Class C Driver’s licence

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong technical expertise in electrical maintenance and project management.


• Ability to oversee and coordinate capital works projects.


• Experience supervising and supporting a team in a positive and productive work environment.


• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Benefits of Working with Council:

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge, and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Learning and development opportunities


• Flexible working arrangements


• Up to 12% employer super contribution


• 17.5% leave loading


• Study assistance program


• Novated leasing


• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program


• Paid maternity and paternity leave


• Paid Emergency Services leave

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 6 August 2025 – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Daniel Gossip, Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, on 0400 694 027 during business hours only.