Your Opportunity
Contribute to the effective and efficient operations of the Workshop by carrying out all aspects of auto electrical work including diagnosis and repair of all plant electrical systems, maintenance and general repairs to Council plant, equipment and infrastructure.
Term: Full-time
Hours of Work: 76 hours per fortnight
Pay Level: $2,390.02 to $2,510.75 per fortnight (Level C10-C8), plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
In addition to the above pay rate, you will receive payment of the following current applicable allowance:
Tool Allowance - $49.40 per fortnight
Dirt Allowance - $0.80 paid for hours worked
In accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.
Employment Base: Warwick, Queensland
Applications Close: 11:59pm Tuesday 1 July 2025
About the Department
The Parks & Operations Department delivers a range of services internally and externally which contribute to the overall service outcomes of Council. As part of the Infrastructure, Assets and Projects Directorate, the Department delivers an extremely diverse range of operational field roles including maintenance of Council parks, gardens, buildings and playgrounds. Other services include management of building service contracts, fleet mechanical repairs and supporting grieving families through our cemetery services. The Department also delivers capital works projects for Council buildings, parks and cemeteries, and as part of its field work manages the procurement and disposal of road vehicles and heavy plant operated by Council
What You Will Do
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description below.
The complete Key Responsibilities of this role can be found in the Position Description. These include (but are not limited to):
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical faults in mobile plant and equipment, ensuring efficient fault investigation and resolution. both in the workshop and on-site as required.
- Utilise diagnostic scanning equipment and technological tools to identify and resolve electrical faults within Council’s fleet.
- Proactively perform preventative and reactive maintenance of Council-owned plant, equipment and infrastructure to ensure optimal functionality and longevity.
- Assist with the ordering and collection of parts and equipment when required. Apply sound judgement and initiative to diagnose and resolve electrical issues in vehicles independently and efficiently
What You Will Need
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- The legal right to live and work in Australia
- A Class C (car) licence or greater is required in this role.
- A white construction card or the ability to obtain one is a mandatory requirement for this role.
- Minimum Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, or equivalent.
- Confined Spaces and working at heights competencies, or the ability to complete within 12 months of commencement.
- Forklift Licence (Licence to Perform High Risk Work LF), or the ability to obtain within reasonable timeframe.
- To be able to demonstrate your competence in relation to all of the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Position Description.
What We Offer
At Southern Downs Regional Council, we know that that our people are our strength. With this front of mind, we provide a wide range of benefits and a holistic approach to supporting our employees, including:
- Competitive wages, conditions and allowances
- Salary packaging and remote area benefits available, which can significantly increase tax savings and take-home pay
- Discounted corporate health insurance plans
- Improved work-life balance opportunities, such as a 9-day work fortnight and consideration of other flexible work options
- Generous leave provisions including Special Family Leave, Cultural Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to a wide range of health and wellness initiatives, including free, skin checks, flu vaccinations and wellness medicals, and discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families (24/7 access). This service includes counselling, financial coaching, nutritional support and legal referrals, as well as access to specialised wellbeing support for LGBTIQA+ individuals, First Nations people, and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence through dedicated helpline
- Opportunities for on and off the job personal and professional development (study assistance available in accordance with policy)
To view comprehensive details of our employee value offering, please click HERE. (Note when viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com - you will be able to access this link once by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies)
Further Information
For further information about this role and working for Southern Downs Regional Council, please refer to the documents below:
If you have any additional enquiries in relation to this position, please contact Brett Donovan, Fleet and Workshop Coordinator on 1300 697 372.
Apply Now!
At SDRC, we believe that diversity enriches our workplace, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes. We welcome applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities, who have applicable working rights in Australia.
To apply for this opportunity, you will be asked to complete an online application form and provide:
- A 2 page Cover letter;
- Your current CV or Resume.
When you are ready to begin your application, please click on the "Apply" button below to be taken to our online application portal. Please ensure you provide all of the information requested and that your application is lodged by the closing date (as shown above). Should you have any difficulty lodging your application online, please contact our People & Culture team on ph 1300 697 372 for assistance.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Southern Downs Regional Council – A Great Place to Work
What we do at SDRC is more than just a job to us. Whether it’s maintaining our clean water supply, keeping our parks and gardens beautiful, servicing our plant and vehicles, providing contemporary library services, responding to natural disasters or showcasing our region’s immense natural beauty and economic strength, every Council employee strives to make a real difference for our local community.
Few employers combine so many diverse disciplines (eg engineers, childcare workers, trades such as mechanics and plumbers, safety specialists, project managers, plant operators, finance experts, IT specialists and urban planners to name a few) in one organisation. At SDRC, we work together towards the same goal. By integrating a multi-disciplined workplace with collective ideas and skillsets, we provide unique opportunities for our people to develop and grow within their chosen career.
We are passionate about aligning business, community and government to achieve social, economic and environmental outcomes. We believe this is best realised when people are invested in the long-term outcomes of where they live and work. If this sounds like you too, then working in local government at SDRC may be right for you.
