A-Grade Electrician

Randstad; Melton; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector rates

Company vehicle

38-hour week

Long-term career pathway

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting an experienced A-Grade Electrician to support a major public healthcare infrastructure team in Western Melbourne. The role covers electrical, emergency power, HVAC, and sterilisation systems across multiple healthcare facilities with a company vehicle provided for inter-site travel.

The position operates on a standard 38-hour week, starting with a 3-month initial contract and a strong pathway to permanent employment based on performance and demand.

Qualifications

• A-Grade Electrical Licence - Mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years post-trade qualification experience (prefer public sector, or healthcare facility maintenance environments).
• Current, valid Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Sound diagnostic capabilities with exposure to BAS/BMS systems, VSDs, motor controls, and digital CMMS asset management tools.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and provide Immunisation Health Clearance (required for public health facility access).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary trade teams.

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 BAS/BMS systems and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve electrical, VSD, and motor control faults.
• Testing & Compliance: Perform test and tag procedures on portable and user-operated equipment; complete and submit all Electrical Compliance Certificates and safety logs.
• Infrastructure Support: Assist with electrical support for HVAC, hot water, emergency power, and sterilisation infrastructure, and support external contractors during major system shutdowns.
• Site Coverage: Travel between 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.

Skills

BAS/BMS familiarity

VSDs & motor controls

CMMS asset management

Diagnostics

Autonomy & teamwork

Tools

CMMS software

Diagnostic tools

BAS/BMS systems

Job description

Location: Western Suburbs Facilities, VIC

Work Type: Full-Time (38 Hours / Week) | 3-Month Initial Contract (High Potential for Extension/Permanent)

A-Grade Electrician | Public Healthcare Network

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.