As an Electrical Mechanic within our dynamic team, you'll be responsible for the installation and maintenance of critical electrical infrastructure, including Traffic Signals, Street Lighting, and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Your work will align with departmental standards, focusing on delivering high -quality, cost-effective solutions that support safe and efficient transport networks.

The remuneration reflects base pay only. Generous provisions are available under the Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services Employees (Queensland Government) Award - State 2016 and the Transport and Main Roads Operational Employees' Certified Agreement 2022.

Extra provisions may include weekend and on-call duties with applicable penalty rates paid.

Your success in this role will be contingent upon:

- Demonstrable expertise in Electrical Installation, Street Lighting, Traffic Signal, and ITS construction/maintenance principles.
- A team-oriented mindset with an aim to co-create and realise objectives.
- Strategic risk management, informed by a profound understanding and respect for legislation and policy frameworks.
- Your ability to articulate explicit and effective communication, tailored to various stakeholders.

Mandatory requirements to apply for this role include:

- Electrical Mechanic with Valid Electrical Work Licence.
- Up to date CPR certification and proficiency in Live LV Panel rescue.




- Possession of a White card (General Safety Induction (Construction Industry)).
- Valid Queensland ‘C' class driver's licence or equivalent.

Employment conditions and benefits:

- 76-hour fortnight with a Rostered Day Off
- There may be a requirement to work rotating day/night/weekend rosters and be available for public holidays, on-call duties and overtime payable as required.
- 10 days of annual sick leave.
- 4 weeks annual recreational leave, increasing to 5 weeks in Northern Qld areas
- Long service leave (accessible after 7 years of continuous service).
- Paid parental and spousal leave.
- Progression and development via competency-based reclassification.
- Salary packaging and sacrificing (to reduce your taxable income).
- Annual reimbursement of expenses incurred for a range of health-related initiatives.
- Health monitoring services to assist employees in managing their health and wellbeing.
- Annual flu vaccinations paid for by the department.
- Access to confidential counselling and coaching for employees and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via TMR's Employee Assistance Program.
- Rural & Remote Area Incentive Scheme (RRAIS) incentives for relevant areas (Thursday Island, Weipa, Karumba, Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Winton, Longreach, Barcaldine, Emerald, Charleville, Roma, Goondiwindi).

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/703172/26 Closing Date: Friday, 16 October 2026

📌 Electrical Mechanic (Toowoomba)
🏢 Department of Transport and Main Roads
📍 Toowoomba