Electrical Technician (Baggage)

Sydney Airport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Airport is seeking an Electrician Technician for a 6-month max-term contract to maintain BHS infrastructure and ensure safe, reliable airport operations in NSW, Australia. You will fault-find, perform repairs, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing electrical maintenance of Baggage Handling Systems, collaborating with internal and external teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification with post-trade training or certifications.
• Experience maintaining and fault finding on conveyor or material handling systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and PLCs; Siemens S7 and Citect SCADA preferred.
• Experience working in security-controlled/high-compliance environments (airports or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills in operational or maintenance scenarios.
• Ability to work at heights and perform manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and electrical maintenance of Baggage Handling Systems to support continuity of service.
• Perform fault finding and carry out 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.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

Fault finding

SCADA systems

Siemens S7

Citect SCADA

Airport environment

Problem solving

Working at heights

Manual handling

Job 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.

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 the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn 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.

Electrical Technician (Baggage) Sydney, NSW, AU