Electrician

Join the Bundaberg Sugar Team as an Electrician

Are you a qualified electrician looking to join a company that values your skills, supports your lifestyle, and offers great benefits? Bundaberg Sugar wants to hear from you.

With over 130 years of excellence, Bundaberg Sugar is one of Australia’s largest cane growers, operating a Sugar Mill, Refinery, and Packaging Plant. We are more than just a Company. We are a key part of the Bundaberg community and sugar industry.

We are currently seeking multiple Electricians to join our proactive Electrical Maintenance Team. This role is primarily day work, 7.00 am-3.30 pm, however, shift work may be required.

About the Role

As an Electrician, you will have the skills to carry electrical maintenance and capital works to ensure plant performance meets operational targets and objectives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out electrical maintenance and capital works across plant equipment including wiring, circuitry, mills, turbines, fugals, conveyors, carriers, pumps, fans, gearboxes, motors, and vessels.
• Working as part of a maintenance team to meet production and maintenance targets
• Using condition monitoring techniques to optimise equipment performance
• Completing electrical project work and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• · Actively supporting Workplace Health and Safety practices

About you

You must hold a current Queensland Electrical Licence endorsed as Electrical Fitter Mechanic, Electrical Mechanic, or equivalent.

Experience within the sugar industry or heavy industrial environments will be highly regarded.

You will also have:

• Experience with plant wiring, lighting, and circuitry.
• Knowledge of motor starters and variable speed drives (VSDs)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with computerised maintenance systems and assisting with plant improvement projects (desirable)
• A proactive approach to safety and teamwork.

Why join us?

We offer a strong team culture, commitment to safety, and excellent EBA conditions, including:

• 4 weeks annual leave plus a 25% loading
• 1 week travel leave per year (an extra form of leave)
• 13 weeks long service after 10 years of service
• Rostered days off for the work/life balance
• Weekly tool allowance $38.26
• Weekly mechanical allowance $45.00
• Shift allowances, 13% afternoon shift and 17% night shift

Why Bundaberg, Queensland?

Living in Bundaberg offers a unique blend of professional opportunities and lifestyle benefits:

• Enjoy a more affordable lifestyle, with reasonably priced housing, abundant fresh local produce and a laid-back atmosphere.
• Be part of a welcoming regional community with access to quality schools, reliable healthcare, and modern recreational facilities.
• Located near the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg boasts stunning beaches, national parks, and outdoor activities.
• The town where the turtles call home, where the beach meets the reef and the world-class rum is crafted.

Ready to Apply?
If you have the skills and qualifications for this role, submit your resume today.

All applicants will receive updates on the status of their application via email.

At Bundaberg Sugar, every employee is valued, and we are committed to creating an equal employment opportunity workplace.