Electrical Technician

**Job no**: 53972488

**Brand**: Australia Post

**Categories**: In our warehouses

**Work type**: Fixed Term Full Time

**State**: WA

**Location**: Welshpool

Together, through our parcels business and our partnership with StarTrack, we offer customers reach, convenience and supply chain and parcel delivery solutions that cannot be matched.

Around 75% of the parcels we deliver today are generated by an online order. And our parcels business is focused on creating solutions and building innovative partnerships to make it easier for businesses to sell online and deliver, and for customers to receive and collect their goods.

**About Us**:
For more than two centuries, Australia Post has been delivering letters and parcels across the country. These days, we are shipping more than ever. In this position, you will be in amongst the action, working with the cutting-edge technology that makes it all possible.

**In a nutshell**:

- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with potential for permanent opportunities
- State of the art machines and equipment
- Salary + 12% super + penalty rates + over time
- 12 hour shifts, 4 days on, 4 days off
- Electrical Trade qualification and WA Electrical license required
- Mentoring by current AP Technical experts

**About the role**:
As a Technical Officer, you will join the team at our brand-new state of the art **Perth Parcel Facility** Team in **Welshpool, WA** where you will:

- Keep our processing machines in top working order through corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance
- Know how to pinpoint problems and repair complex faults
- Accurately record all plant and material maintenance transactions (including planning) using SAP
- Make safety the top priority for all your work
- Be mentored by and work with some of the best team leaders in the business

You will be working with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies that will provide you with exposure to the industry, in a reputable organisation that will set you up for long term success.

**What we are looking for**:

- Practical experience monitoring and repairing processing equipment
- Exposure to material handling systems (conveyors and sortation equipment)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of team.

**Minimum qualification/s required are**:

- WA 'A' Grade Electrical licence or equivalent
- Minimum 2-year experience in a relevant role
- Must be an Australia/NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident

**Pay Rate**:

- Salary base: From $76,923 + 12% super (package $86,153) penalty rates + over time

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**we'd love to hear from you**

**Advertised**: 23 Mar 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 30 Apr 2023 W. Australia Standard Time