Electrician

Cushman & Wakefield; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Electrician to support maintenance and essential services across a major healthcare facility. The role involves planned and reactive electrical work within a regulated hospital environment, delivering reliable operations and patient‑centred service.

You will work with multi‑trade teams, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to asset lifecycle programs in a dynamic facilities management setting. This is a full‑time position based on site.

Qualifications

• A‑Grade Electrical Licence is essential.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical maintenance.
• Experience in hospital or clinical environments is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of building services and compliance testing.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a multi-trade team.
• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.
• Valid driver’s licence, White Card and ability to obtain relevant clearances.
• Desirable licences/skills: EWP, DALI lighting, Test & Tag, RCD testing, thermal imaging, air conditioning licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across hospital facilities.
• Test, diagnose, maintain and fault‑find LV/HV distribution systems.
• Support essential services including UPS, generators and emergency power systems.
• Conduct compliance testing and inspections in patient and clinical areas.
• Provide technical support during outages, incidents and recovery activities.
• Complete accurate test records and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works.
• Support asset lifecycle replacement and minor works programs.

Skills

A‑Grade Electrical Licence

5+ years experience

Hospital/clinical environment

Job description

Electrician

If you are an experienced Electrician looking for a role where your work truly matters, Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a skilled Electrician to support maintenance and essential services across a major healthcare facility. This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly regulated, purpose‑driven environment where your technical expertise directly supports patient care and clinical operations.

Job Description: Electrician (Full Time | Integrated Facilities Management)

About the Role

As part of our onsite Facilities Management team, you’ll deliver a mix of planned and reactive electrical maintenance, essential services testing, and asset lifecycle works across the hospital. You’ll work closely with other trades, subcontractors and clinical stakeholders to ensure the facility operates safely, reliably and in full compliance with statutory requirements.

This role offers variety, complexity and the chance to grow your skills in a critical healthcare environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance across hospital facilities
• Testing, maintaining and fault‑finding on LV/HV electrical distribution systems
• Supporting essential services including UPS, generators and emergency power systems
• Conducting compliance testing and inspections in patient and clinical areas
• Providing technical support during outages, incidents and recovery activities
• Completing accurate test records and compliance documentation
• Liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works
• Supporting asset lifecycle replacement and minor works programs

What You’ll Bring

• A‑Grade Electrical Licence (essential)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical maintenance
• Experience in complex facilities — hospital or clinical environments highly regarded
• Strong understanding of building services, essential systems and compliance testing
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi‑trade team
• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused approach
• Valid driver’s licence, White Card and ability to obtain relevant clearances
• Desirable licences/skills: EWP / High Risk Boom Cabling registration DALI lighting certification Test & Tag, RCD testing, thermal imaging Air conditioning licence (advantageous)

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

Working within the healthcare network means your work directly supports patient wellbeing, clinical safety and the smooth operation of a live hospital environment. You’ll be part of a global FM leader with strong systems, specialist support and a culture that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

You’ll enjoy:

• Purpose‑driven work that makes a real impact
• Exposure to complex electrical systems and essential services
• Stable, long‑term career pathways across a national FM portfolio
• Supportive team culture with strong safety and compliance frameworks
• Opportunities to grow your technical capability in a highly regulated environment

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a reliable, safety‑focused Electrician who thrives in a fast‑paced and meaningful environment, we’d love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award‑winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com