Electrical Services Technician

Hamilton Island; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tropical island resort in Queensland is seeking an experienced Electrical Services Technician to maintain its electrical distribution network. The role involves installation and maintenance of electrical systems across the island, offering a unique lifestyle with opportunities for adventure. The ideal candidate will be a trade-qualified electrician with problem-solving skills and a teamwork-oriented mindset. Enjoy the benefits of living in paradise while working in a secure, full-time position with various perks.

Benefits

Subsidised staff accommodation

Discounts on dining and activities

Opportunities for overtime and on-call allowances

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified electrician with a safety-first mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork value.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate HV and LV electrical networks.
• Install, joint, and terminate cabling across the island.
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

QLD Electrical Licence

Open/unrestricted driver’s licence

Tools

SCADA/PLC systems

High voltage switching tools

Job description

Overview

ELECTRICAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN - Hamilton Island

Join one of Australia’s most iconic destinations in a unique, hands-on role that offers more than just a job - it’s a lifestyle upgrade. Hamilton Island is seeking an experienced Electrical Services Technician to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our on-island electrical distribution network.

Hamilton Island generates, transmits and distributes electricity, supplies water and wastewater treatment services across the entire Island for the benefit of residents, guests, employees and our community. Hamilton Island owns and operates our electrical distribution network comprising a 22km-long submarine high voltage power cable from the mainland, 50 kiosk substations, and a backup power station. This role is ideal for a qualified electrician who thrives in a dynamic, outdoor environment and is ready to trade traffic for palm trees.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Live and work in paradise – use your days off to explore beaches, trails or island adventures
• Secure, full-time role – Monday to Friday with opportunities for overtime and on-call allowances
• Be part of something unique – contribute to essential infrastructure powering an island community
• Enjoy incredible perks – subsidised staff accommodation, discounts on dining, activities, travel and more

Where you’ll make an impact

• Maintain and operate both HV and LV electrical networks, including backup diesel generation plant
• Install, joint and terminate HV and LV cabling across the island
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance, including airport runway lighting and energy meters
• Perform first-response to lift breakdowns and urgent electrical faults
• Support critical island systems – including hazardous fuel facilities, water, and sewerage plants
• Participate in an on-call roster to respond to after-hours breakdowns

What we’re looking for

You’re a trade-qualified electrician with a safety-first mindset and strong problem-solving skills. You’re also someone who values teamwork, takes pride in their work, and is ready to apply their experience in a truly unique setting.

To be successful, you’ll need:

• QLD Electrical Licence or ability to transfer from interstate
• Open/unrestricted driver’s licence
• Ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Willingness to participate in an on-call roster

Experience in any of the following is highly regarded:

• Electrical distribution networks, SCADA/PLC systems
• High voltage switching, coordination, jointing and termination
• Water/sewerage instrumentation and diesel generators
• Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA)
• Airfield lighting systems

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember. Apply now!