Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Sydney CBD NSW
Christmas Island | Territory Officer Level 8
2 x Full Time Ongoing Vacancies
Package starting from $144k per annum + relocation + subsidised housing
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is responsible for administering state-type services to the Australian Territories of Christmas Island (CI) and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI).
The Indian Ocean Territories Administration (IOTA) is currently seeking a motivated, professional and suitably qualified electrician to join our team as a HV/LV Electrician / Electrical Technician within the Indian Ocean Territories Power Service (IOTPS) based on Christmas Island.
If are looking for a change of scenery, with life-style friendly benefits, this is the opportunity for you!
About the Role
The key responsibilities of the HV/LV Electrician / Electrical Technician are to:
- Construct, maintain, and repair underground high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical distribution network assets as directed by the Electrical Supervisor;
- Maintain, service and repair power station generation and auxiliary electrical equipment and instrumentation;
- Carry out HV and LV switching operations, including the issuing and receiving of permits;
- Be available for an on-call roster to respond to network faults and shock call investigations;
- Fault find, read and understand schematic and single line drawings;
- Maintain maintenance and inspection records in paper and computerised formats;
- Maintain a safe working environment at all times;
- Participate in shared on-call requirements.
Within five months of commencing employment, you undertake the following appointment, depending on department needs at the time:
- Designation as Inspector (Electricity), or
- Be listed as a nominee on the Departments’ in-house installing work licence.
About You
To be considered, applicants must:
- Hold a WA Unrestricted Electrical Worker’s Licence at time of commencement.
- Applicants with Interstate or New Zealand Electrical Licences which are eligible for mutual recognition in Western Australia are welcome to apply.
- Hold a current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence transferable to the Territories.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience working as an electrician on an electricity supply network, within an operating power station, or in an industrial workplace.
- Demonstrated understanding of electrical installations, the application of the Wiring Rules and the Electrical Requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility, be organised and drive positive outcomes in situations where scope is unclear or changes.
- Strong knowledge and commitment to WHS regulations and practices,
- Applicants with qualifications or experience in High voltage switching, cable jointing, instrumentation or fault finding will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment assessment and satisfy a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
What’s in it for you
In addition to being part of a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development, the successful applicant will receive:
- Base salary from $111,437 per annum (full-time equivalent), plus
- On-call allowance
- Overtime rates on any additional hours worked
- Employer contribution to superannuation at 16% of base salary, plus
- District allowance payable of $492 for individuals or $825 with dependants per fortnight in addition to base salary, plus
- Generous leave entitlements, including 27 days annual leave, plus
- Annual return airfare allowance to Perth for you and eligible dependents, plus
- If relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories,
- Relocation Assistance including packing, door-to-door delivery and storage provided, plus
- Heavily subsidised housing and a motor vehicle provided, plus more!
Please note, this position is not an Australian Public Service position. You will be employed under the Indian Ocean Territories (Administration) Enterprise Agreement 2026 or its successor. The Enterprise Agreement can be found via this link.
You can access additional information, such as the annual report or corporate plan, and information about the Indian Ocean Territories from our website.
Further Information
For further information regarding this position please contact Nick Ingwersen (Power Services Manager) on (08) 9164 7111 or **************@infrastructure.gov.au.
Questions about the application lodgement process should be directed to the Indian Ocean Territories Human Resources Team by emailing: ***************@infrastructure.gov.au.
Applications close 4.00pm (Christmas Island local time) (CXT) (UTC+7), Monday 23 November 2026.
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Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts Recruitment Team
