Electrical Technician

TasNetworks; Launceston; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Onsite parking

20 days annual leave

3 extra days over Christmas

Electricity discount 16.66%

Leave loading 17.5%

Career development

Onsite gyms

Tools & equipment provided

Job summary

TasNetworks is seeking an Electrical Technician for our Rocherlea Depot in Tasmania. Base salary from $105,807 per annum (plus super) and a permanent full-time position.

You will maintain, inspect and fault-find on HV and LV assets, install UG LV services, and support metering activities across the distribution network, helping deliver safe, reliable power to communities. A trade-qualified Electrician with Cert III in Electrotechnology and a Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Licence is

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as an Electrician with Cert III in Electrotechnology.
• Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Licence held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, efficient and high-quality electrical work that meets customer expectations and project timeframes.
• Repair, maintain and construct electricity distribution network assets and UG systems.
• Operate across the HV and LV network within your qualifications and competencies.
• Install UG LV services, support metering activities and complete network maintenance works.
• Conduct testing, commissioning and fault-finding activities on network equipment.
• Construction, Commissioning and testing of Subdivisions, Commercial/Industrial land developments

Skills

Electrical trade

Cert III in Electrotechnology

Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Lic

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Job description

About the role

Base salary from $105,807 per annum (plus super)

We're looking for an experience Electrical Technician to join our Rocherlea Depot. This is an opportunity to work on critical underground electricity infrastructure, helping deliver safe, reliable power to communities across Tasmania while building a rewarding long-term career. We're seeking a motivated, safety-focused electrician who take pride in delivering quality work, solving problems, and contributing to a positive team culture.

As part of the team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of Tasmania's electricity network. You'll maintain, inspect and fault-find on specialised HV and LV assets, including HV switchgear, Circuit Breakers and LV switchboards helping keep the network operating safely and efficiently.

In this role you will:

• Deliver safe, efficient and high-quality electrical work that meets customer expectations and project timeframes.
• Repair, maintain and construct electricity distribution network assets and UG systems.
• Operate across the HV and LV network within your qualifications and competencies.
• Install UG LV services, support metering activities and complete network maintenance works.
• Conduct testing, commissioning and fault-finding activities on network equipment.
• Construction, Commissioning and testing of Subdivisions, Commercial/Industrial land developments

About you

To be successful in this role you will be a trade qualified Electrician (Cert III in Electrotechnology) and hold a Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Licence. This, combined with your proven ability to determine the most effective and efficient way to achieve results whilst focusing on continuous improvement is key to joining a high performing team.

You’ll bring:

• HRW licences (DG, WP, CV) and MR/HR licence – desirable.
• A focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and solve problems.
• Motivation to grow, learn and step into new challenges.

What's on offer

This is a Permanent full time opportunity based out of our Rocherlea Depot, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight
• Free onsite car parking
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
• Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• All the tools and equipment you'll need to be successful