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 across the service.

The department supports safe, effective and sustainable healthcare through asset and critical infrastructure management, asset maintenance, and minor works and project development and delivery. The position is permanent and full-time (76 hours per fortnight).

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; a probation period may apply.

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, secondment opportunities and access to education and training, including partnership with James Cook University.
• Flexible work arrangements, stable job security and a family-friendly environment.

Applications close on Monday, 4 January 2027. Candidates apply online through the Queensland Health portal; unsolicited agency resumes are not accepted. Pre-employment checks, including aged care screening, will be conducted.