Engineering Trades Person - Electrician

About the role

Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services is looking for an enthusiastic team member to join its BEMS Rural trade team. The electrician will provide and maintain high-quality plant and infrastructure facilities supporting patient care and staff accommodation. The department supports safe, effective and sustainable healthcare through asset and critical infrastructure management, asset maintenance, and minor works and project development.

Required profile

• 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.
• Current Queensland Electrical Workers Licence.
• Current LVR/CPR competency.
• Class C driver's licence.
• Willingness to accept a VPD risk role; probation may apply; pre-employment checks including aged care screening.

What we offer

• Salary of $73,222 to $90,332 per year (HBEA10 - HBEA6).
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Career progression with structured pathways, secondments and training, including partnership with James Cook University.
• Flexible work arrangements, family-friendly environment and regional lifestyle.

Applications close on Monday 4 January 2027; unsolicited agency resumes are not accepted. Apply online through the Queensland Health portal.