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Housing and Public Works

Electrician

Queensland, Australia

Location
Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Trades & logistics
Pay
A$80.6K – A$101.1K a year
Posted
3 months ago

About the role

About QBuild

QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government and has been the state's builder for over 160 years. We play a crucial role in Queensland's communities by constructing and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations, and health facilities.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexibility: Enjoy the option of a 9-day fortnight, generous leave entitlements, and paid parental leave.
  • Inclusive Workplace: Our commitment to safety is reflected in our motto: Think safe. Work safe. Home safe.
  • Security: Benefit from great superannuation and salary sacrificing options, allowances (when eligible), uniforms, and tools. Access career advancement and professional development opportunities.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Eligibility to work in Australia
  • Current Queensland Electrical Work Licence (minimum of Electrical Mechanic)
  • Electrical trade certificate/qualification (minimum of Certificate III Electrotechnology)
  • Current CPR and Low Voltage Rescue certificate
  • Current Construction Industry White Card
  • Current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of work health, safety, and environmental legislation, including AS/NZ3000 (The Wiring Rules), Electrical Safety Act 2002, Electrical Safety Regulations 2013, and applicable Electrical Codes of Practice 2013.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting QBuild's mission to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry. This includes providing essential services to government assets, including construction, maintenance, and restoration, and supporting disaster response efforts. You'll also help train the next generation of tradespeople.

Duties and Skills

  • 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.

Additional Information

  • Duties may be required across multiple work sites within your appointed region and statewide.
  • You may need to stay overnight for up to 3 weeks for distant work assignments.
  • Safety clothing and PPE will be provided and must be worn.
  • You may be asked to take on team leader and/or foreperson roles as required.
  • Power tools will be provided when necessary.
  • The use of a private motor vehicle and/or a QBuild vehicle will be in accordance with relevant policies. Please note, there is no guarantee of a home-garaged QBuild vehicle for this role.

This advertisement is for regional Queensland areas only. Southeast Queensland roles are advertised separately.

How to Apply

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates should review the attached applicant guide and role description before submitting the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Current Trade Certificate (minimum Certificate III in Electrotechnology)
  • Current Queensland Electrical Work Licence (minimum Electrical Mechanic)

For any questions regarding the position or your application, please contact QBuild Careers at 07 3514 3919 or email qbuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.au

Source

Posted by Housing and Public Works on their own hiring page, smartjobs.qld.gov.au. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 01:32 UTC; the original is the reference.

Contains information from SmartJobs, © State of Queensland, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0)

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