Senior Technical Advisor Electrical

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Department of Communities Full time

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The Opportunity

The Housing and Assets Division is responsible for leading the land, housing and built-form construction activities of the agency, maintaining and delivering the dwellings and assets required to enable the Department of Communities to deliver services. While delivering affordable and diverse land and built-form housing to support the efficient functioning of the Western Australian housing market.

As a Senior Technical Advisor Electrical you will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical maintenance is performed by suitably licensed and qualified tradesmen. Ensuring that compliance with all Standards, Regulations Supplier and Manufacturers Specifications and By-Laws to ensure property inspections and quality assurance processes are adhered to.

You will have the ability to identify any anomalies or discrepancies in relation to the prescribed maintenance record and consult with the Contract Managers. An essential requirement to the role is the ability to produce high level documentation to identify all details with regard to compliance related issues. Specifically, there is a high requirement to address safety electrical audits for Residual Current Devices (RCD's) and Smoke Alarms.

A Senior Technical Advisor Electrical will also:

  • Liase and provide regional offices and Housing Direct with technical advice and support on complex maintenance issues,
  • Provide technical advice, supervision and training on technical issues and work to ensure compliance is maintained,
  • Coordinate and manage anomalies in adhoc licensed works.
  • Complete compliance and assurance duties for auditing and QA assessments,
  • Produce high level documentation to identify all details with regard to compliance related issues.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Michael Trusso, Manager Assurance - Maintenance, on , and via email on

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

  1. A current resume/CV.
  2. A two [2] page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
  3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
  4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Courtnie Hayes, HR Advisor, via email on

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

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Integrity and HonestyThe public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Courtnie Hayes. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:
- Application Form
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF - Senior Technical Advisor Electrical - Generic -

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