Apprentice Electrician

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Job Description

Apprentice Electrician

  • Fixed Term Full Time 

  • Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight  

  • Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions  

  • Location – Rockhampton  

Your new role 

Rockhampton Regional Council are seeking a highly motivated and eager apprentice electrician to join our team at Fitzroy River Water. This fantastic opportunity is for a five-year dual trade apprenticeship in electrical instrumentation.   

Gain hands-on experience, learning from experienced electricians working on a variety of projects. 

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check). 

What we are looking for 

  • Positive attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment.

  • Certificate II Electrotechnology or relevant work experience is highly desirable.

  • Self-motivated with a passion for learning.

  • Focus on workplace health and safety.

  • Enthusiastic and motivated individual who is able to use initiative. 

What you need to do next 

To apply for this opportunity, please submit these three documents: 

  1. Your Current resume and your most recent school report card (if you are at school or have left school in the last three years)

  2. Please complete and attach the application form.

  3. Please provide a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing each dot point below

Suitability Criteria 

  • Your interest in electrical maintenance and what makes you suitable for this apprenticeship.

  • Please tell us about your skills, work experience and/or volunteer work that may be relevant to the role.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Suitability/Application Criteria in your cover letter. 

To be eligible for this role, applicants must be: 

  • Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.

  • Able to meet citizen, residency and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship

  • In possession of a current C Class Driver Licence

 Benefits of joining Rockhampton Regional Council

  • Supportive working environment with on the job mentoring

  • A large employer with a strong value driven culture

  • Supportive Work/Life Balance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. These positions are subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement): 

  • Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)

  • People with disability

  • Long-term unemployed job seekers

  • Displaced workers

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

  • Women re-entering the workforce

  • Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)

  • Veterans and ex-service personnel

  • Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.  

Applications Close: Monday, 9 June 2025 at Midnight (AEST)