A-Grade Electrician

Select Aust Sydney; Melton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

38-hour week

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced A-Grade Electrician to support a major public healthcare infrastructure in the Western Suburbs, VIC. The role covers electrical systems, emergency power, BAS/BMS diagnostics, and site maintenance across multiple facilities.

The position offers a 3-month initial contract with a strong pathway to permanent employment, a fully maintained company vehicle for inter-site travel, and a standard 38-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with potential for extension based on

Qualifications

• Must hold A-Grade Electrical Licence and be eligible for public health facility access.
• 2+ years post-trade experience in public sector or healthcare facility maintenance preferred.
• Proven ability to diagnose BAS/BMS, VSDs, motor controls and use CMMS tools.

Responsibilities

• Preventative & reactive maintenance on electrical plant and distribution boards.
• Diagnostics and fault resolution with BAS/BMS and diagnostic tools.
• Test and tag of equipment; complete safety logs and certificates.
• Support HVAC, hot water, emergency power, sterilisation infra and major shutdowns.
• Travel between regional sites using company vehicle; participate in on-call coverage.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

BAS/BMS familiarity

VSDs

Motor controls

CMMS assets

Autonomy

Teamwork

Safety focus

Public sector experience

Education

A-Grade Electrical Licence

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Job Type: Contract position | Part time position

Job Description

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.