TORRES STRAIT ISLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date created: 18/05/2015 Date reviewed: Date Reviewed Created by: Senior Finance Officer Reviewed by: Hu man Resources Advisor

Title: Apprentice Electrician

Instrument: Torres Strait Island Regional Council Certified Agreement 2015-2017

Stream: Order – Apprentices’ & Trainees’ Wages and Conditions 2003

Status: Apprenticeship, Four (4) years Full-Time, non-ongoing

Department: Office of the CEO

Reports to: Apprentice and Trainee Support Officer

Location: Any TSIRC Division

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING FOR THE POSITI ON Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday 13 th of September 2019.

To apply for this position, please submit: � A covering letter of no more than two (2) pages and your resume. � Identify how your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes and qualifications are

most relevant to the position.

Email applications to: Recruitment@tsirc.qld.gov.au If you do not have internet access and are unable to submit your application online please contact Recruitment Officer, May Mosby on (07) 4034 5731 between 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, to enquire about alternative arrangements. Hand written applications will be accepted. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. KEY RESPONSIBILITI ES

� Successfully complete the required competencies of UEE30811 Certificate III in Electro

Technology Electrician.

� Contribute positively to the construction and maintenance of residential housing in the Torres Strait Island region to improve the quality of life for residents in the Torres Strait.

� Contribute positively to the construction and maintenance of building infrastructure and assets within the Torres Strait Island Regional Council’s area of responsibility to provide safe and usable facilities for employees, visitors, and residents

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KEY TASKS Electrical

� Attend vocational training with the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in the way of classroom based learning in residential blocks at Cairns TAFE.

� Undertake necessary practical on the job training and record within eProfiling (theory based

assessments)

� Demonstrate skills learned through competency based assessments in the time allocated. � Participate in hands-on learning by assisting tradespeople on scheduled maintenance

activities, new construction works and specific tasks which could include, but not be limited to, any or all activities below at any given time:

o Wiring connections in residential houses and/or Council buildings

o Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults

o Install appliances, switchgear, and circuits

o Maintenance/repair of electrical installations

o Develop/connect electrical control circuits

o Testing/Tagging electrical equipment

o Install/maintain telecommunication cabling

o Setting out construction sites

o Construction site tidiness and security

o Maintain/update any necessary computer records/job cards/etc.

o Responsible use of work motor vehicles and/or plant � Assist Tradesmen with quick response to safety issues and emergency repair works as

directed. � Complete and submit weekly timesheets and applicable leave or travel allowance forms. � Operate and undertake preventative maintenance as and when required of small hand and

power tools relevant to the electrical trade job requirements. e.g. generators, power drills, circuit testers, etc. to ensure good working condition of all Council equipment.

General � Participate in special projects and perform any other duties as required.

PREFERRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS � Minimum entry requirements a pass in Year 12 Maths, Science and English

� Possession of or willingness to obtain a White Card - General Construction Induction course (previously known as the Blue Card course).

� Basic skills in using computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel. � An open C class Queensland Drivers Licence would be highly desirable.

� A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of languages specific to the Torres Strait including: Meriam Mer, Kala Lagaw Ya, and Creole would be highly desirable

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OTHER CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Frequent travel throughout the Torres Strait Islands is a requirement of this position. The preferred applicant may be required to apply for a National Police Certificate before appointment. TSIRC employees may be required to have immunisations as a control measure against infectious disease if there is a requirement to travel. The employee shall comply with relevant WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and Council’s Workplace Health and Safety Management System. Specifically, the employee shall be aware of, and comply with, WHS Responsibility Statement relevant to the position. Where the health and safety requirements of your duties are identified as high risk those tasks will be allocated according to your capability & level of training. The position may involve and is not limited to the following physical capabilities: a) possible use of hand held power tools b) lifting c) kneeling d) sitting e) squatting f) bending g) reaching h) repetitive movements and i) exposure to working at heights and confined spaces The position involves working in temperature extremes and exposure to outdoor elements whilst conducting field work, audits, etc. Secondment to another organisation, outside the Torres Strait may be required where Council is experiencing a temporary low work volume, to achieve balanced trade skills and successfully complete the required competencies of UEE30811 Certificate III in Electro Technology Electrician. The employee is expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the relevant legislation and Council policies including but not limited to: a) workplace health and safety b) anti-discrimination c) equal employment opportunity d) confidentiality e) local government principles and f) Ailan Kastom and g) The Council visions and values listed on the next page

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