Electrical Tradesperson

Overview

Keep vital hospital systems running 24/7. Work across a broad range of electrical systems and assets. Be part of a safety-first, patient-centred engineering team.

Maintain, repair and optimise electrical infrastructure across healthcare environments to keep patients, staff and systems safe and operational.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Electrical Tradesperson Level 1/2/3/4
Remuneration: $65,364 - $75,168 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Campus
Extras: 9-day fortnight, uniform and PPE supplied

Where you'll be working

Join the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Engineering Services team based at Cumberland Campus, providing essential support across a wide range of healthcare facilities. You'll be part of a values-driven maintenance team that ensures the safety, reliability and compliance of critical systems.

Work within a collaborative, skilled and safety-conscious trade team

Support vital healthcare infrastructure across the district

Engage in both planned and reactive maintenance on essential assets

Operate in a supportive environment committed to WHS excellence

Serve a growing and diverse population across Western Sydney

What you'll be doing

As an Electrical Tradesperson, you’ll play a key role in delivering reliable, compliant, and efficient electrical maintenance services to ensure minimal disruption to patient care and hospital operations. You’ll work across a range of electrical systems, plant and equipment, responding to urgent faults and conducting scheduled inspections and repairs.

Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across WSLHD facilities

Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, codes, and safety legislation

Conduct testing, tagging, and inspections of electrical systems and assets

Maintain accurate records using AFM Online and manage work orders efficiently

Support contractor coordination, commissioning of new installations, and after-hours response

Selection Criteria

Current NSW Electrical Trade Licence and Certificate

Demonstrated skill in fault diagnosis and rectification

Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, which lead to effective relationships with a diverse stakeholder group

Demonstrated experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Office and experience in/or exposure to Oracle, and computer maintenance management software including Building Management Systems

Experience in the electrical maintenance of systems, plant and equipment which is normally found in health facilities

Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health and Safety obligations to staff, visitors and patients by being actively involved in the workplace

Experience in the maintenance and operation of HVAC plant and equipment, C-Bus lighting systems and PLC

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

License: Current NSW Electrical Trade Licence and Certificate

Electrical Tradesperson Level 1: Completed Apprenticeship and/or holds relevant trade certificate or equivalent

Electrical Tradesperson Level 2: 120 hours of approved courses completed

Electrical Tradesperson Level 3: 240 hours of approved courses completed

Electrical Tradesperson Level 4: 360 hours of approved courses completed

Requisition ID: REQ613473

Applications Close: 26 October 2025

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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