Apprentice Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical)

About the opportunity   

To qualify as an Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical) after gaining a thorough working knowledge of the electrical trade through work experience as well as formal TAFE studies in Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical) course. 

The position provides assistance to Electrical Tradespersons in the performance of their day-to-day activities.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a temporary full-time role, up to four (4) years.

About the department

The Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) Department is responsible to support the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) facilitation of safe, effective, and sustainable healthcare services through the best practice delivery of:

• Asset and critical infrastructure management functions and capability
• Asset maintenance functions and capability
• Minor works/project development and delivery

Role requirements

• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Highly Desirable.
• Possession of a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $1567.00 - $2531.20 p.f.  (HBEAP1-HBEAP4)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Locality allowance
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Apply now

Enquiries are welcome: Robert Moore on (07) 4433 1959

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV694849

Applications close: Sunday,  15 November 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.