Electrician

Randstad; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium hourly rate

Long-term contract

Local depot Molendinar

Mentorship culture

Job summary

Randstad seeks a qualified Residential Maintenance Electrician to join a major building and asset services team based in Molendinar, Gold Coast. The role revolves around domestic service maintenance, fault-finding and minor construction across social housing portfolios.

You will interpret blueprints, use testing equipment, and mentor apprentices, with a premium hourly rate and a stable long-term contract through winter and beyond.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Electrotechnology and a valid QLD Electrical Work Licence (Electrical Mechanic minimum).
• Current LVR/CPR and Construction Industry White Card.
• Open QLD Driver's Licence.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and related regulations.
• Desirable: data cabling, CCTV/security systems, WAH or data cabling licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical service maintenance, fault-finding, upgrades (safety switches, smoke alarms) and make-safe repairs.
• Interpret blueprints and diagrams using testing equipment and safety gear.
• Use handheld devices to manage job logs and office apps.
• Perform daily risk assessments and apply safe working methods for asbestos and other hazards.
• Mentor and support apprentices at all year levels.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Apprentice mentoring

Education

Cert III in Electrotechnology

QLD Electrical Work Licence

Electrical Mechanic minimum

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Are you a domestic sparky looking for exceptional pay, stability, and a consistent field run? We are currently seeking a qualified Residential Maintenance Electrician to join a major building and asset services team based out of Molendinar.

This position offers a premium hourly rate on a highly secure, long-term contract running from 20 July 2026 to 8 January 2027, with a strong possibility of contract extension based on performance and site requirements.

The Package & Perks

• Premium Hourly Rate: $70.00/hr Base + Super (paid weekly).

• Work Security: Secure a long-term contract spanning through winter, spring, and into the new year.

• Local Run: Depot based in Molendinar, servicing a consistent local field run with zero erratic on-call requirements.

• Mentorship & Culture: Join a supportive, diverse, and safety-first environment where you can actively mentor the next generation of tradespeople.

The Work

This role offers a dynamic mix of domestic service maintenance and minor residential construction works across a diverse social housing and government asset portfolio.

• Service Maintenance & Minor Works: Deliver electrical service maintenance, fault-finding, electrical upgrades (including safety switches and smoke alarms), and "make safe" repairs to public housing properties.

• Technical Execution: Interpret blueprints, technical diagrams, and specifications, utilising specialised testing equipment and safety gear.

• Digital Workflows: Utilise hand-held electronic devices to manage job logs, data input, and office applications (Word, Outlook).

• High-Risk Safety: Execute daily task risk assessments with a comprehensive understanding of safe working methods regarding asbestos, lead-based products, and high-risk construction hazards.

• Apprentice Mentorship: Take personal responsibility for training, mentoring, and providing professional support to apprentices at all year levels.

What You Need

We are looking for a reliable, safety-conscious residential tradesperson who takes pride in quality service delivery and maintains strict compliance standards.

• Trade Qualification: Cert III in Electrotechnology and a valid QLD Electrical Work Licence (Electrical Mechanic minimum).

• Safety Tickets: Current LVR/CPR and Construction Industry White Card.

• Transport: Valid Open QLD "C" Class Driver's Licence.

• Compliance: Strict working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 (The Wiring Rules), Electrical Safety Act 2002, and associated regulations.

• Highly Desirable (Advantageous): Data/Molex cabling experience, CCTV/Security systems knowledge, Working at Heights (WAH) ticket, or a structured Data Cabling Licence.