- Full Time | 9 day fortnight | 36hours
- Hourly Rate from Starting from $40.57 (plus applicable allowances) + super.
- After-hours on-call opportunities: Earn an additional $520 per week when on call, plus access to an on-call vehicle.
- Position Brief - Automotive Electrical Technician

About the team You’ll join the Fleet team within Business Services, supporting the maintenance and operational readiness of the City’s diverse fleet of trucks, plant and specialised equipment. Working alongside skilled tradespeople and reporting to the Team Leader Automotive Electricians, you’ll contribute to ensuring fleet assets are safe, reliable and ready to serve the community.

About the role

As an Automotive Electrical Technician, you’ll carry out electrical maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and installation/removal of vehicle accessories across the City’s fleet. Working in both workshop and field environments, you’ll follow safe work practices, manage work orders accurately, identify hazards, and support continuous improvement across fleet maintenance systems. Your work will help ensure City assets remain task‑worthy, efficient and environmentally responsible through waste minimisation, recycling and energy-conscious practices.

We’re looking for people who have:

- Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent trade.
- Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology or relevant or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Class C Driver Licence (mandatory); HR Licence desirable.
- Experience performing electrical maintenance, repairs and installations on vehicles, plant or equipment.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance processes.
- Good time‑management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Physical fitness required to carry out hands‑on workshop and field duties.
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams and liaise with suppliers, vendors and training organisations.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia. We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

- 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
- A stable working environment with job security
- A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment





- Free parking
- Uniform and PPE provided
- A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
- Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
- Explicit paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. How to apply To submit your application, please click and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person: Joana Al-Kassar

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date Monday 16th of November 2026 /11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

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