We are seeking an experienced Automotive Electrician to contract their services for a period of six months in our busy workshop location in Gununa on Mornington Island with an immediate start for the successful person.

The Mornington Shire Council is a Local Government Authority providing range of services to the twenty-three islands of the Wellesley Group located 125kms north-west of Burketown, 200kms west of Karumba and 444kms from Mount Isa, in the southern section of the Gulf of Carpentaria, residing within the State of Queensland. The island is 2.5 hours flight from Cairns.

If you:

• Pride yourself on quality workmanship.

• Have experience with problem diagnosis and solutions?

• Want to be part of a motivated and well rewarded team?

• Are you looking for a work environment where you will be an integral part of a motivated team then this may be the position for you. We are the only Automotive servicer on Mornington Island servicing and repairs to vehicles, trucks and heavy machines.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Performing auto electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of the heavy and light vehicles, and equipment.

• Providing field and workshop servicing, fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance to a wide range of Council’s plant ranging from light equipment to heavy earthmoving machinery and light and heavy vehicles.

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in vehicles, trucks and machines

• Fit electrical accessories

• Update the service adviser on job progress

• Carry out onsite work as required

• Assist other team members as required

• Assist in the training of apprentices

• Undertake training and keep abreast of industry trends

The successful applicant must:

• Formal qualifications as an Auto Electrician:

• Extensive experience with a wide range of plant and equipment.

• Current Queensland Driver’s Licence.

• Have great problem solving and decision-making skills

• Have good communication skills

• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What's in it for you

Making a difference within Council and the remote indigenous community of Mornington Island located in the Gulf of Carpentaria. When joining Mornington Shire Council, you have the opportunity to grow and achieve your potential.

As a contractor you will receive an excellent salary with return air fares to Cairns or your point of hire and subsidised accommodation.

Submitting your application:

• Submit online through seek; or

• Email Recruitment Officer Carolyn Voigt on **@mornington.qld.gov.au.

• We are seeking an experienced Automotive Electrician to contract their services for a period of six months in our busy workshop location. Both word and PDF are accepted file formats.

Note: This is an on-island position

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• How many years' experience do you have as an automotive electrician?

• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

• What is the maximum weight that you are comfortable and able to lift?

• What's your expected hourly rate?