Electrician

cw; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Melbourne seeks an experienced Electrician to support maintenance across a major healthcare facility. You’ll perform planned and reactive electrical work, ensure reliability and compliance in a highly regulated clinical environment.

The role requires an A-Grade Electrical Licence, at least 5 years’ maintenance experience, and the ability to work autonomously within a multi-trade team. Strong safety focus and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• A-Grade Electrical Licence is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical maintenance.
• Experience in hospital or clinical facilities is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of building services and compliance testing.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multi-trade team.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Valid driver's licence, White Card and ability to obtain relevant clearances.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across hospital facilities.
• Test, maintain and fault‑find on LV/HV electrical 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 experience

Building services

Autonomy

Customer focus

Driver's Licence

White Card

Clearance eligibility

Job description

Job Title

Electrician

Job Description Summary

Are you 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.

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