THE POSITION:
The Infrastructure Services Division is looking for a highly motivated professional tradesperson to join our team as an Electrician.The Electrician position within the Infrastructure Services Division is required to carry out preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance on domestic, commercial, industrial and electronic assets, to maintain Council’s electrical equipment andinfrastructure to required standard.
The Electrician will design and implement new and existing electrical infrastructure as required to the relevant Australian standards and regulations. The position will provide Councilwith specialised in-house wide-ranging expertise in the electrical field.
We are seeking someone who is highly skilled, organised, efficient and able to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines. To be successful in this role you will require relevant industry experience and a desire to complete tasks thoroughly and safely.
ESSENTIAL:
- Electrical Trade certificate
- Electrical Contractors Licence
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Construction Induction Card (Whitecard)
- Current Class C Driver’s License
DESIRABLE:
- Elevated work platform licence
- Traffic Control
- MR Licence
- Registered Cabling Licence
- Ability to prepare plans for major construction work and amend for WAE drawings
- Confined Space Certificate
- Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation
- Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Permanent position,76 hours per fortnight
- This position is a Grade E, salary range is $73,836 p.a. with progression to $79,509 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $86,484 p.a, plus 11.5% Super
- A uniform is provided
- A mobile Telephone is provided
- Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters.
- Study assistance including up to 10 days study leave
- Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym.
- Free Onsite parking
- Significant leave benefits 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year.
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.
FURTHER CONTACTS: Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Shane Milligan on 02 9725 0790 or a position description is available on request by email Building Trades Branch [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 5:00pm, 22 July 2026
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required in the Position Description. A position description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s Website. To apply online visit Council’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.
We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.
PO BOX 21 BRADLEY CUTTS
FAIRFIELD NSW 1860 GENERAL MANAGER
