Electrical Services Technician

RPMGlobal; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised staff accommodation

Discounts on dining and activities

Travel perks

Job summary

Hamilton Island is seeking an Electrical Services Technician to support the safe and efficient operation of our on-island electrical distribution network. You will maintain HV and LV networks, install HV/LV cabling, and respond to faults in a unique island environment.

The role offers a full-time on-site position with on-call duties, opportunities for overtime, and a supportive team culture in a paradise setting.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified electrician with safety-first mindset.
• Experience with electrical distribution, HV/LV cabling and generation facilities.
• Ability to obtain an ASIC and operate in an on-island environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate HV and LV electrical networks, including backup generation.
• Install, joint and terminate HV and LV cabling across the island.
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance (airfield lighting, energy meters).
• Respond to after-hours breakdowns as part of on-call roster.
• Support critical island systems including water and sewerage facilities.

Skills

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

Trade-qualified electrician

Tools

HV/LV cabling

SCADA/PLC

EEHA

Airfield lighting systems

Job description

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.