Job Description
Kick-start your career with Rockhampton Regional Council and gain hands-on experience in the electrical industry. Working alongside skilled trade professionals, you will develop practical skills and technical knowledge while assisting with the installation, maintenance and repair of Council's electrical assets, traffic signals and associated road safety systems that help keep our community moving safely.
You will learn to diagnose faults, repair and maintain a wide range of electrical infrastructure and equipment, while gaining valuable experience using electrical and electronic testing equipment, including multimeters, recorders and calibrators. Guided by experienced and qualified Electricians, you will build a strong foundation in industry best practice and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career as an Electrician.
As part of this role, you will undertake a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, which has a nominal four-year study term. Supported by our experienced team, you will receive on-the-job training, formal education and mentoring to help you successfully complete your apprenticeship and establish a rewarding career in the electrical industry.
About the Candidate
* An electrical aptitude with the passion to learn and grow
* Positive attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment
* Self-motivated with a passion for learning
* Focus on workplace health and safety




* Enthusiastic and motivated individual who is able to use initiative, * 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 C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional).
* Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. This position is subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):
* Young people (aged ******* 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-ADF personnel and their families
* Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, * A genuine interest in pursuing a career in the electrical industry, including electrical infrastructure and traffic signal maintenance.
* The ability to learn new skills, follow instructions and apply theoretical knowledge in a practical workplace setting.
* A robust focus on workplace health and safety, with the ability to follow procedures and work safely in a variety of environments.

📌 Apprentice Electrician (Rockhampton)
🏢 Rockhampton Regional Council
📍 Rockhampton