Electrical Tradesperson

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE supplied

9-day fortnight

On-site gym

Salary packaging

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an Electrical Tradesperson to join the Facilities Maintenance team at Westmead Hospital. The role delivers reactive and planned electrical maintenance across hospital systems, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance within a large healthcare environment.

Permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week, with 12-hour shift coverage on a rotating roster. Salary range $70,017–$80,520 per annum, with uniform, PPE, and on-site gym benefits.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Electrical Trade licence and certificate.
• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical trades.
• Experience with fault diagnosis and rectification in busy hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reactive and planned maintenance across electrical systems, plant and equipment to ensure reliability and safety.
• Perform maintenance, fault finding, repairs and inspections on electrical systems and equipment.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance to minimise disruption to clinical operations.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, statutory requirements and essential services testing.
• Respond to maintenance requests using AFM Online while managing competing priorities.
• Participate in after-hours emergency maintenance and contractor support as required.

Skills

Electrical tradesman

Fault diagnosis

Interpersonal communication

Work Health & Safety

HVAC knowledge

PLC/lighting systems

Education

NSW Electrician licence

Trade certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

CMMS

Building Management Systems

Job description

Enjoy a 9-day fortnight for better work-life balance

Uniform and PPE supplied for your safety and convenience

Reduce taxable income & boost take-home pay with Salary Packaging

Access to an on-site gym to support your wellbeing

Keep critical hospital systems running safely and efficiently. Repair, maintain and support essential electrical infrastructure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:

Electrical Tradesperson Level 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Remuneration:

$70,017 - $80,520 per annum

Hours Per Week:

38

Location:

Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Facilities Maintenance team at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's largest and busiest health precincts. You'll work alongside skilled trades and technical professionals who are committed to maintaining safe, reliable and compliant healthcare facilities that support world-class patient care across the Western Sydney Local Health District.

Work in a large and complex hospital environment with varied electrical systems

Be part of a supportive and collaborative maintenance team

Access ongoing learning, development and career growth opportunities

Contribute to critical infrastructure that directly supports patient outcomes

Enjoy a dynamic workplace where no two days are the same

What you'll be doing

As an Electrical Tradesperson, you will deliver reactive and planned maintenance services across electrical systems, plant and equipment to ensure operational reliability, safety and compliance across the hospital environment.

Perform maintenance, fault finding, repairs and inspections on electrical systems and equipment

Deliver planned and reactive maintenance to minimise disruption to clinical operations

Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, statutory requirements and essential services testing

Respond to maintenance requests using AFM Online while managing competing priorities effectively

Participate in after-hours emergency maintenance, commissioning activities and contractor support as required

Bring your electrical trade expertise to a role where your work has real impact every day. Join NSW Health and help create safer healthcare environments for our patients, staff and community while building a rewarding long-term career.

License: Drivers Unrestricted.

Qualification: Current NSW Electrical Trade license and certificate.

Electrical Tradesperson Level 1: completed apprenticeship and/or holds relevant trade certificate or equivalent
Electrical Tradesperson Level 2: 120 hours of approved courses completed
Electrical Tradesperson Level 3: 240 hours of approved courses completed
Electrical Tradesperson Level 4: 360 hours of approved courses completed

Selection Criteria:

Current NSW Electrical Trade licence and certificate; and demonstrated skill in fault diagnosis and rectification.

Demonstrated ability to prioritise and successfully undertake work in a busy, dynamic role with a minimum of supervision. This position will require 12-hour shift coverage in the Building Maintenance Centre (BMC) on a rotating roster as and when required. This also extends to assisting all facilities in the Western Sydney Local Health District as required.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, which lead to effective relationships with a diverse stakeholder group.

Demonstrated experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Office and experience in/or exposure to Oracle, and computer maintenance management software including Building Management Systems.

Experience in the electrical maintenance of systems, plant and equipment which is normally found in health facilities.

Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health and Safety obligations to staff, visitors and patients by being actively involved in the workplace.

Experience in the maintenance and operation of HVAC plant and equipment, C-Bus lighting systems and PLC.

Applications Close: 25 October 2026

* Previous applicants need not re-apply.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.