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Queensland Health

Engineering Trades Person - Electrician

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Location
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Engineering
Pay
From A$73.2K a year
Posted
Yesterday

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, A$73K a year, is 45% below the median of A$134K for engineering jobs in Queensland (middle half A$103K – A$150K, 29 jobs that state pay).

7 engineering jobs open in Townsville: 0% remote, 5 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

About the opportunity

Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services is looking for an enthusiastic team member to join the BEMS Rural trade team. They will provide and maintain high-quality plant and infrastructure facilities supporting patient care and staff accommodation throughout THHS.

The Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services Department is responsible to support the Townsville Hospital and Health Service facilitation of safe, effective and sustainable healthcare services through the best practice delivery of:

  • Asset and critical infrastructure management functions and capability.
  • Asset maintenance functions and capability.
  • Minor works/project development and delivery.

About your new employer

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $73,222 to $90,332 p.a. (HBEA10 - HBEA6)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements

  • Possession of relevant trade certificate or diploma from an Australian University, Registered Training Organisation or an overseas qualification deemed equivalent by the Australian Government and/or relevant registration body.
  • Possession of current Queensland Electrical Workers Licence.
  • Possession of current LVR/CPR Competency.
  • Possession of class C drivers' licence.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
  • Probation period may apply.
  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Aged Care pre-employment screening.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: David Platt on (07) 4787 0380.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV696544

Applications close: Monday, 4 January 2027.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Source

Posted by Queensland Health on their own hiring page, smartjobs.qld.gov.au. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 10:28 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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