Electrician

Hunter New England Local Health District; Inverell; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is seeking an Electrician to maintain essential services across six locations at Inverell District Hospital.

You will respond to maintenance requests, perform BMS monitoring and HVAC repairs, and order materials in line with HNE Health processes. The role requires a NSW electrical licence and trade qualifications in Electrical, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; permanent full-time position with salary of $70,017–$80,520 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in Electrical, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration required.
• Current NSW electrical licence essential.
• Ability to work across multiple locations and teams.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance work requests via the maintenance software system.
• Prioritise tasks and update requests with start/finish times, materials and costs.
• Perform BMS monitoring, air conditioning and refrigeration repairs and diagnose faults.
• Carry out inspections and preventative and corrective maintenance across Hospital and Community Health Service Centres.
• Collaborate with other trades on daily maintenance activities and new projects.
• Estimate and order materials according to HNE Health processes and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Electrical tradesman skills

Air conditioning

Refrigeration

Education

Trade qualifications in Electrical, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Tools

BMS system

Job description

Join HNE Health as an Electrician, using your electrical, refrigeration and air conditioning skills to maintain essential services across six locations.

Remuneration

$70,017 - $80,520 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

Location

Inverell District Hospital

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Electrical Tradesperson Level 1-4

Requisition ID

REQ696830

Applications Close

Monday 19th October 2026

About The Role

You will work closely with the Health Service Managers, Plumber, Carpenter and Handymen across six locations, with support from Maintenance Administration.

As the Electrician, you will be responsible for responding to maintenance work requests through the maintenance software system, prioritising tasks appropriately and ensuring work requests are updated with detailed information, including start and finish times, materials used and costs.

You will perform BMS monitoring, air conditioning and refrigeration repairs, including diagnosing faults, liaising with suppliers regarding parts and repairs, and maintaining and ordering replacement components. You will also carry out inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance across Hospital and Community Health Service Centres, within your training, skills and competence.

You will work in conjunction with other trades on daily maintenance activities, new projects and refurbishment of existing buildings. You will also report on breakdowns, rectification and planned preventative works, contributing to continuous improvement and the elimination of system failures and defects to minimise disruption to essential services and patient care.

The role also involves estimating and ordering materials in accordance with the HNE Health ordering process and ensuring all work is completed in line with applicable BCA requirements, Local Authority requirements and Australian Standards.

You will undertake training to develop your maintenance skills and knowledge and complete HNE Health mandatory requirements. Other duties may be undertaken as directed by Maintenance Department management, where your skills permit.

About You

You will have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, the BMS system.

You will be committed to working safely and in accordance with relevant standards, legislation, policies and procedures. You will maintain appropriate workplace relationships, contribute to a positive workplace culture and be accountable for your performance.

Requirements

• Trade qualifications in Electrical, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and a current NSW electrical licence.

What We Offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on [e-mail]

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.