Apprentice Electrician Are you ready to spark your new pathway to life? Are you ready to turn on the light and power your way into a highly sought after trade? If so, this apprenticeship could be the one for you! Take the next step and apply now - join the team as Apprentice Electrician. What we Offer? Cook Shire Council offers more than just an apprentice job; it provides a stable work environment with fantastic working hours and a friendly, supportive team. Learn from the experts - mentorship from highly skilled electricians. Professional and personal career growth. A wide range of project experience. 9 day fortnight - enjoy a work/life balance 5 weeks of annual leave to relax and recharge. 3 weeks of personal leave. supportive and professional work environment. What we're looking for? To undertake this apprentice position, you will have: Year 10 Certificate. Safety first attitude. 4 year commitment. Willingness to learn and a genuine interest in the electrical trade. Good problem solving skills. Attention to detail and pride in workmanship. Good team player with a strong work ethic, reliability and a positive attitude. Ability to work in physically demanding environments. First Start - Skilling Queenslanders for Work This apprenticeship is partly funded under the First Start program, Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work project. First Start primarily targets young Queensland school leavers and disadvantaged job seekers considered at risk of enduring prolonged periods of unemployment including: young people (aged 15- 24 years) . long term unemployed job seekers. mature-age job seekers (45 years or older). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. people with disability. women re-entering the workforce veterans, ex-ADF personnel and their families. To be eligible, disadvantaged Queenslanders must also be; aged 15 years or older and no longer at School. able to meet citizen, residency and visa requirements. How to apply Join our team and make a difference. Apply Now. To apply, please review the Candidate Information Kit for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit: a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and a detailed and up to date Resume/CV. Applications should be submitted online. Click on the "Apply Now" tab below to apply. Applications 11.00pm, Sunday 25 May, 2025. Don't miss your chance to apply! SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Job reference CSC0117 Position: Apprentice Electrician (Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician) Location: Council Depot Administration Office - 31 Charlotte Street Cooktown and working across all Council facilities through Cook Shire Tenure: Temporary full time - up to 4 years. Remuneration: Apprentices' and Trainees' Wages and Conditions (percentage of trade rate incrementing each 12 months). Leave Entitlements 9 day fortnight 5 weeks annual leave 15 days personal leave Superannuation 11.5% Superannuation contributions Apply Now