BUILD YOUR CAREER. SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY. WORK WHERE SAFETY, STABILITY AND PURPOSE MATTER Looking for meaningful work, job security and work/life balance? Join Toowoomba Regional Council and play a key role in keeping critical community infrastructure safe, reliable, and compliant. The Role In the Electician / Instrument Fitter role, you'll be involved in the delivery of a significant capital works program across Councils Water & Wastewater infrastructure. This role will be primarily responsible for attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), commissioning activities, contractor management, and defect identification. Key responsibilities include: Inspect and verify new switchboards to organisational and AS3000 standards Conduct statutory inspections, defect reporting and drawing mark-ups Attend Factory & Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) – including Brisbane travel Fault find, repair, and maintain electrical & instrumentation systems Work across water, wastewater, sewage treatment, and telemetry Support apprentices and contribute to team capability Participate in an after-hours on-call roster About You You are a licensed and experienced tradesperson who takes pride in quality workmanship, safety and technical excellence. Mandatory: QLD Electrical Fitter Licence QLD Electrical Mechanic Licence White Card (CPCWHS1001) CPR (HLTAID009) & Low Voltage Rescue Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence Highly regarded: Certificate III in Instrumentation & Control PLC and control circuitry fault-finding experience Water/Wastewater industry experience You bring: Strong diagnostic and commissioning skills Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces Clear communication and customer-focused service Commitment to safety – home safe every day What We Offer Annual salary $98,148.44 including allowance 17.5% leave loading Overtime and other penalty rates may apply to on-call work, in addition to the base wage rate. Up to 12.65% superannuation Job security in a permanent role Genuine work/life balance banked leave Salary sacrifice options Corporate health insurance discounts Fitness Passport access Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support) Active social club Strong safety culture Pre-Employment Requirements The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position. How to apply Apply online, please submit your current resume and ensure you have answered all the application questions. Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above. Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. For further information Please contact Travis Rennick, Engineer Electrical on 4688 6581 within business hours. Closing date The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th May 2026 at 11.45pm. About Council The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia. Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career. Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided. Attachments: - Position Description - Electrician Instrument Fitter (Projects) (5300).pdf - TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
