Electrical Technician (Baggage)

Sydney Airport; Bayside Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Airport is seeking an Electrician Technician to join the team responsible for maintaining the infrastructure that keeps the airport operating smoothly. This 6-month max-term contract role focuses on support of the Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), ensuring reliability and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will diagnose faults, perform emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to continuous improvements while complying with safety and

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification with post-trade training or certifications.
• Experience maintaining and fault finding on conveyor or material handling systems.
• Experience with SCADA/PLC systems in high-security environments such as airports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical maintenance of Baggage Handling Systems to support continuity of service.
• Carry out fault finding, emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance on BHS equipment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth system performance, including during contingencies.
• Provide technical input to resolve complex system issues and support operational decision-making.

Skills

Electrical trade

Conveyor maintenance

SCADA/PLCs

Siemens S7

Citect SCADA

Airport environment

Problem solving

Working at heights

Manual handling

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Job description

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

Company Description

MAKE IT MEANINGFUL

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

Job Description

About the role

As an Electrician Technician, this role sits within the team responsible for maintaining the critical infrastructure that keeps Sydney Airport operating smoothly. This 6-month max-term contract position plays an important role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of passengers through the airport experience.

In this role, you will contribute to the performance and reliability of the Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), ensuring operations run with minimal disruption. You will play a key part in maintaining system integrity, responding to faults, and supporting continuous improvement across a complex and fast-paced environment

In this role, you will have the opportunity to…

• Oversee the operation and electrical maintenance of Baggage Handling Systems to support continuity of service
• Perform fault finding and carry out both emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance across BHS equipment
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth system performance, including during contingencies
• Provide technical input to resolve complex system issues and support operational decision-making
• Ensure all activities are conducted in line with safety, quality, and environmental requirements
• Support ongoing system reliability through proactive identification of risks and improvement opportunities

About you

• Hold an Electrical Trade Qualification with relevant post-trade training or certifications
• Demonstrate experience maintaining and fault finding on conveyor or material handling systems
• Bring working knowledge of SCADA systems and PLCs, with exposure to Siemens S7 and Citect SCADA preferred
• Possess experience working in security-controlled or high-compliance environments (such as airports or similar)
• Apply strong problem-solving skills in operational or maintenance scenarios
• Be able to work at heights and carry out manual handling tasks as part of the role

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out theJoin ussection of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our otherEmployee benefits, or take a look at ourLinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.