ELECTRICAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Apply Job no: 679106 Category: Trades and Labour Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services Branch: Construction Salary Range: Band 5 ($98,778 - $111,969 + Superannuation) (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) Work type: Permanent Full-time Location: Eagle Farm Regional Operations Centre Our Business Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities. Our Branch Construction delivers an extensive range of specialist services in the areas of infrastructure, storm water drainage, bridge maintenance, transport network technologies, trades, land remediation, asset intelligence, lighting and facility services. The Role We are seeking an Electrical Compliance Officer to support the safe and compliant delivery of electrical and communications infrastructure across the city. This is a field-based role where you will work across a diverse portfolio of Council assets including traffic signals, public lighting, libraries, parks, intersections and other public infrastructure. Working closely with the Compliance Manager, you will undertake audits, inspections and risk assessments, identify defects and non-conformances, investigate incidents and support the implementation of corrective actions. Approximately 40% of the work relates to public lighting, with additional exposure to commercial and industrial electrical assets. This is not a physically demanding trade role; rather, it is ideally suited to someone who enjoys analysing systems, identifying risks, improving compliance and ensuring electrical work meets legislative, safety and quality requirements. To be successful you will have: current Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Licence demonstrated experience in electrical compliance, auditing, quality assurance (QA) and/or quality control (QC) environments sound knowledge of the Electrical Safety Act, Electrical Safety Regulations, AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and relevant Australian Standards experience conducting risk assessments, compliance audits, inspections and identifying non-conformances, defects and corrective actions experience working with public infrastructure assets, including public lighting, traffic signals, communications infrastructure or other commercial and industrial electrical assets well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with contractors, operational teams and stakeholders ability to work autonomously in a field-based role while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement, compliance and quality outcomes. Benefits of working for Council include: flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements free gym and wellness centre award winning superannuation fund generous leave provisions competitive salary. Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE How to apply: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. This role requires to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 07 3178 1863 People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team. Application Closing Date: Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:55pm AEST. Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council - includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances - and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notprecludeyou from being considered for roles within Council. Related documents PP15 4377 Electrical Projects and Programs - Electrical Compliance Officer - Band 5 Published on 20 Jul 2026, 3:06 AM