Electrician

About the Role

What You’ll Do: This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including undertaking electrical maintenance, repair and inspection tasks to ensure safe and compliant operation of electrical systems and equipment across the base. You will deliver high‑quality trade services while maintaining WHS and environmental compliance, collaborate with other trades and service providers to support PAS delivery, provide responsive professional services to internal and external stakeholders, focus on improving the longevity of fixed plant and equipment, and maintain clear, professional communication regarding works and outcomes. • Perform electrical maintenance, repair, and inspection to ensure safe, compliant operation of base electrical systems. • Deliver high‑quality trade services while maintaining WHS and environmental compliance. • Collaborate with other trades and service providers to support PAS delivery. • Provide responsive, professional trade services to internal and external stakeholders. • Improve longevity of fixed plant and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸electrical maintenance
• ▸repair inspection
• ▸trade services
• ▸whs compliance
• ▸stakeholder support
• ▸plant longevity

What You Bring

Starting in February 2026, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, whether they have Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors. What You’ll Bring: You must hold a Certificate III in Electrotechnology and an unrestricted NSW Electrical Licence. Desirable qualifications include an Electrical Testing and Tagging Certificate and a White Card, along with a current open driver’s licence, post‑trade experience in facilities or electrical maintenance, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory). A strong work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to high‑quality outcomes are essential. • Communicate clearly and professionally about work and outcomes. • Hold Certificate III in Electrotechnology and an unrestricted NSW Electrical Licence. • Possess Electrical Testing and Tagging Certificate and White Card (desirable). • Maintain a current open driver’s licence. • Have post‑trade experience in facilities or electrical maintenance, including inspection, repair and preventative maintenance. • Able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required). • Demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to high‑quality outcomes.

Requirements

• ▸certificate iii
• ▸nsw licence
• ▸testing tagging
• ▸white card
• ▸driver licence
• ▸security clearance

Benefits

What It Means to Belong at Downer: We pride ourselves on a high‑performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering training and development to support and diversify careers, with 30 % of vacancies filled internally. Perks@Downer include healthcare discounts, savings on retail and car purchases, and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. We actively celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under‑represented groups such as women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori and Pasifika peoples, veterans, people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexible work, inclusive leadership and equitable access to opportunity. • Access training and development programs; 30 % of vacancies filled internally. • Receive Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings. • Benefit from Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support.

Work Environment

Onsite