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? Then Bundaberg Sugar wants YOU!

Bundaberg Sugar is a name with over 130 years of excellence in the Australian sugar industry. As one of Australia’s largest cane growers, Bundaberg Sugar proudly operates a Sugar Mill, Refinery, and Packaging Plant. We are more than just a company, we are a vital part of the industry and community in Bundaberg.

We are currently recruiting for multiple Electrician positions, with opportunities available across day work and shift work to join our proactive Electrical Maintenance Team.

About the Role

As an Electrician, you will possess the skills necessary to carry out electrical maintenance, capital for a factory/plant to meet maintenance targets, goals and objectives. The successful applicants will be required to:

• Carrying out mill plant maintenance and capital works. Plant items include wiring, circuitry, mills, turbines, fugals, conveyors, carriers, pumps, fans, gearboxes, motors, and vessels.
• Working as part of a maintenance crew to meet production and maintenance targets.
• Using condition monitoring techniques to maintain equipment reliability.
• Completing electrical project work to improve plant performance.
• Actively supporting Workplace Health and Safety initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the electricians will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and diagnosing faults/repairs across a range of electrical systems, including:

• General plant wiring, lighting, and circuitry
• Motor starters and variable speed drives (VSDs)
• Electrical components specific to sugar milling operations

Experience with computerised maintenance systems and assisting with plant improvement projects will be highly regarded.

Must hold a Queensland Electrical Licence endorsed as Electrical Fitter Mechanic, Electrical Mechanic, or equivalent

Why join us?

We have a rich history, a commitment to excellence, and we are dedicated to providing a rewarding career experience. Join our Electrical Maintenance Team and benefit from a culture that values safety, growth, and delivers excellent EBA conditions, including:

• 4 weeks annual leave plus loading of 25%
• 1 week travel leave per year
• 13 weeks long service after 10 years of service
• Rostered days off to allow for the work/life balance
• Repair and tool allowances

Proposed new Enterprise Agreement rates for qualified electrical tradespersons range between $40 and $49 per hour, dependent on skills and training.

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 believe you are the right fit 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.