At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain critical electrical infrastructure and ensure safe, reliable operations in a healthcare setting.
- Company: Join Western Health, a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's diverse West.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth and community wellbeing initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care through essential services and facility management.
- Qualifications: Current A Grade Electrical Licence and experience in maintenance environments.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
Salary: Metal Technician Level 10 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Western Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Electrician (Grade 10) to join our Facilities Maintenance Team. Based primarily at Bacchus Marsh Hospital, you will help maintain and support critical electrical infrastructure across Western Health sites, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations. Working in a healthcare environment, your expertise will directly contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care by maintaining essential services and responding to operational needs.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, plant, and building services.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Test and maintain essential services, including emergency lighting, generators, UPS systems, and switchboards.
- Coordinate contractor activities and support infrastructure improvement and capital works projects.
- Accurately complete maintenance documentation and contribute to safe, efficient facility operations.
About you:
- Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial, industrial, or healthcare maintenance environments.
- Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Sound knowledge of electrical safety standards and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, contractors, and trade teams.
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel between Western Health sites.
About Western Health:
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions. More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care. We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning and Development:
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.
Community Impact and Inclusion:
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.
Organisational Culture and Environment:
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready to make an impact? If you're passionate about maintaining critical infrastructure, delivering reliable essential services and supporting patient care through excellence in facility management, we'd love to hear from you.
Electrician in Bacchus Marsh employer: Western Health
Western Health is an exceptional employer located in Melbourne's West, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where you can truly make a difference in the community. With competitive salaries, flexible work options, and a strong commitment to employee growth through diverse education programs, you will thrive in a culture that values collaboration and innovation. Join a dedicated team of over 13,000 professionals focused on delivering high-quality healthcare services while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional development.
