At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain electrical systems in healthcare facilities and ensure safety compliance.
- Company: Join a major public healthcare network in Western Melbourne.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, fully maintained company vehicle, and stable work hours.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health while building a long-term career.
- Qualifications: A-Grade Electrical Licence and 2 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Location: Western Suburbs Facilities, VIC
Work Type: Full-Time (38 Hours / Week) | 3-Month Initial Contract (High Potential for Extension/Permanent)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, safety-focused A-Grade Electrician to join a major public healthcare infrastructure team in West of Melbourne. This role plays a vital operational part in maintaining the integrity of electrical, emergency power, heating, ventilation, and critical building systems across multiple healthcare and satellite facilities throughout Western Melbourne. A fully maintained company vehicle is provided for all inter-site travel during your shifts. This position operates on a standard 38-hour work week. You will commence on an initial 3-month contract, with a strong pathway to transition into a permanent position based on performance and ongoing operational demand.
Key Responsibilities
- Preventative & Reactive Maintenance: Execute scheduled servicing, fault response, and reactive repairs on electrical plant, distribution boards, lighting, and specialized facility equipment via a digital CMMS/work order system.
- Diagnostics & Building Systems: Utilize Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve electrical, VSD (Variable Speed Drive), and motor control faults.
- Testing & Compliance: Perform test and tag procedures on portable and user-operated equipment; complete and submit all required Electrical Compliance Certificates and safety logs.
- Infrastructure Support: Assist with electrical support for HVAC, hot water, emergency power, and sterilisation infrastructure, as well as supporting external contractors during major system shutdowns.
- Site Coverage: Travel efficiently between assigned regional and suburban healthcare sites using the provided company vehicle.
- On-Call & After-Hours: Participate in emergency response protocols and after-hours breakdown coverage as required.
What We Are Looking For
- A-Grade Electrical Licence - Mandatory.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years post-trade qualification experience (prefer public sector, or healthcare facility maintenance environments).
- Driver's Licence: Current, valid Victorian Driver's Licence.
- Technical Skills: Sound diagnostic capabilities with exposure to BAS/BMS systems, VSDs, motor controls, and digital CMMS asset management tools.
- Compliance Readiness: Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and provide Immunisation Health Clearance (required for public health facility access).
- Autonomy & Teamwork: Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise sound technical judgment, and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary trade teams.
What's on Offer
- Competitive Public Sector Rates: Weekly pay with superannuation, penalties.
- Company Vehicle Included: Fully maintained vehicle provided for shift duties and inter-site travel.
- Work-Life Balance: Consistent 38-hour week with stable Monday to Friday scheduling.
- Long-Term Career Pathway: Real opportunity to secure a ongoing permanent trade position within a critical public infrastructure network.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
A-Grade Electrician in Melton employer: Randstad
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