Electrician - Hazardous Areas

6 hours ago


Australia QLD Brisbane Bayside Eastern Suburbs UGL Group Full time $80,000 - $104,000 per year

As a key player in the Defence industry, UGL plays a crucial role in supporting the Australian Defence Force across 100 locations nationwide. From operations and maintenance to asset management and fuel supply services, our team's expertise ensures we deliver effectively and sustainably.

As a result of expanding scope of works within UGL's portfolio, we are seeking a Hazardous Area Electrician to join our Operations & Maintenance team at RAAF Amberley in SEQLD.

This would be an exciting and unique opportunity to work in the Australia Defence environment to support the national security requirements of the Nation.   Benefit from the opportunity to work with a Tier 1 services provider in a long-term, operations and maintenance contract.

The Role 

Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be based at RAAF Amberley supporting surrounding locations in the SEQLD region, with occasional regional travel. You will be a part of a core crew of UGL technicians. These duties will include, but not limited to; 

Perform scheduled electrical maintenance and service of fuel installation assets and equipmentDiagnostics and repair in a breakdown environment of fuel related assets and equipmentElectrical Project work as required on the fuel installation and related assets and equipmentSupport subcontracted work packages as requiredSupport various sites in the region, with the occasional requirement to travel throughout QLD.

The Rates:

New Rates as of 1st July 2025

Maintenance Trades (Electrical) 

Level 1 - $45.74 p/h + Super - Plus Licence Allowance Weekly) & Tool Allowance ($36.43 Weekly)Level 2 - $49.34 p/h + Super - Plus Licence Allowance Weekly) & Tool Allowance ($36.43 Weekly)Level 3 (Dual Trade) - $52.95 p/h + Super - Plus Licence Allowance Weekly) & Tool Allowance ($36.43 Weekly)

What you Need 

You will be a strong team player, a self-starter and dedicated employee that will draw on your experience and diverse skills to deliver high quality outcomes for UGL and our customer. We expect the successful applicants to have the following

A-grade electrical licence with relevant post trade experienceElectrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) trained requiredProven experience working in fixed plant maintenance, ideally fuel services or Oil & GasConfined space and working at heights tickets will be highly regardedSafety is at the forefront of everything you doCurrently hold, or ability to obtain appropriate Defence Security Clearance

What we Offer 

This is a chance to join UGL as a full-time employee, on a long-term contract. Be a part of a strong team who are passionate about facilitating the delivery of National Security in Australia.

Competitive hourly rates with market leading company benefitsLong-term opportunity, with locational stability; work close to home for as long as you want   Work with a great crew of people from UGL and the DefenceLove coming to work every day and be a part of something bigger 

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

To express your interest in this position, please submit your application by applying to the advert and answer screening questions as prompted. 

Job Reference\: 263761



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