Apprentice Electrician

An Electrician’s role involves assisting with the identification, location and repair of faults over the range of electrical installations operated by Council. Does this spark your interest? We have an exciting opportunity available for a person who likes working outdoors and is not afraid of a challenge to join our team as an Apprentice Electrician working within our Utilities branch.  This is your opportunity to get paid while you learn and grow with us while obtaining your trade qualification, Cert III Electrotechnology Electrician.

Throughout your 4-year apprenticeship you will learn how to assist with routine servicing and understand Council's preventative maintenance systems and accurately record work details. Assist with the installation, maintenance, modification, testing and calibrating of Council's electrical equipment and infrastructures including:

• Process control systems
• Telemetry systems,
• Radio communication systems,
• Instrumentation and monitoring systems,
• SCADA systems.
• Carry out and document Control Measures for Electrical Work and associated risk assessments.
• Pumping Systems + Electric Motors

Contribute toward the achievement of team goals by accepting responsibility for own work and participating in a positive and ethical manner. Undertake any tasks required in the case of natural disaster (flood, fire, cyclone, etc.) or major breakdown, under supervision. You will also assist with other Utilities operational tasks that are within your skill level as required and directed.

This full-time apprenticeship opportunity combines practical experience with structured training, setting you up for a rewarding career as an Electrician. Byron Shire Council is recruiting for an Apprentice who is ready to start after July 2025. 

As a values lead organisation our focus is on understanding how your talents and strengths align with this role.  Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities for you to grow and develop. Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community. 

An apprenticeship with Byron Shire Council can be a great way to start a successful career. You will:

• Be paid while you learn from experienced mentors
• Gain hands-on experience
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of tasks and projects
• Be provided with a uniform and on-site parking
• Earn a nationally recognised qualification that’s valued in the job market
• Make a positive difference in your community
• Kickstart your future career in local government.

What we require from you to be successful: 

• Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to completion of Year 10
• Communication skills including completing standard forms and reporting documentation, interpreting operating manuals and providing and obtaining information.
• To be switched on and have a genuine interest in this trade 
• The motivation and commitment to complete this apprenticeship.
• Time management skills.
• Interpersonal skills both in writing and verbally.
• To be able to work independently and contribute positively to a team environment.
• Be flexible in your approach to work and adapt well to workplace change.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, with experience in the MS Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint).

We offer: 

• Full-time, term employment for the duration of your traineeship - up to 4 years (38 hours per week/9 day fortnight).

• Fresh Start for Local Government Apprentices, Trainees and Cadet Grant Guidelines Local Government (State) Award 2023 with an appointment at a salary in the range of $482 to $947.70 per 38-hour week (dependent upon age and level of schooling attained).

• Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable Council.

Other benefits include:

•  As an apprentice you may be eligible for some fantastic state government benefits
• Superannuation guarantee
• Education and training support
• Attractive salary packaging scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Health and Wellbeing days.

Location: This position is based at Byron Depot and STP (Sewerage Treatment Plant), however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact:  James McQuaker, Phone: 0408 425 490

Closing date: 10pm (NSW time), Sunday, 29 June 2025.  Late applications will not be permitted.

The NSW Government is providing funding so councils can hire more apprentices, trainees and cadets. For information about the program, go to www.olg.nsw.gov.au/apprentice-trainee  

If you are interested in an Apprenticeship or Trainee position but this one does not quite sound like you, please head to our current vacancies listed on our website (via the link below) to look at other trainee and apprenticeship opportunities available. 

Current vacancies - Byron Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)

Download a copy of the Position Description here

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication. 

Pre-Employment Screening Process:

• Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. Applicable roles are subject to drug and alcohol testing, please note these tests will potentially require the provision of a urine sample, and a positive test will preclude a candidate from employment with Council at that time.  If your application is successful, and depending on the specific role and associated responsibilities, you may be required to provide evidence of relevant vaccination (eg. Hepatitis B and/or Tetanus) to ensure workplace safety and well-being 
• Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.

HOW TO APPLY:

You can apply online and have the option to use the 'Save Application' Feature. This allows you can start your application and progressively update it until you feel you are ready to click "submit".

You can start an application on the go, from anywhere and return to finish your application via the automatic follow up email when you have time and the required information at hand. 

You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.

Being mindful of diversity and inclusion we have provided 2 options to apply for the position.

Option 1 - Written Application

You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.  

Step 1: Fill out our online application form below. Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 2: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

Step 3: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

 You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received. 

Option 2 - Audio File Application

Step 1: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer. 

Step 2: Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

Step 3: Fill out the Personal Details section and the questions that can not be completed by audio file on the application form below. For all of the Questions where you are responding via audio file, type the response “audio file”.  Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 4: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file.  Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.

Step 5: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received.