Electrician

Downer; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Downer invites applications for a permanent Electrician role at RAAF Scherger in Queensland. The work supports the PAS contract delivering base and estate services for the ADF.

You will join a high-performing team, focused on safe, compliant electrical maintenance and preventative care across the base. Candidates with a Certificate III in Electrotechnology, QLD Electrical Licence, and relevant post-trade experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Open Driver's Licence
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology required
• Electrical Licence QLD required
• Electrical Testing and Tagging Certificate and White Card desirable

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical maintenance, repair and inspection tasks to ensure safe operation of electrical systems across the base.
• Deliver high-quality trade services, maintain WHS and environmental compliance, and collaborate with other trades.
• Provide responsive and professional trade services to internal and external stakeholders.
• Focus on improving longevity of fixed plant and equipment.
• Maintain clear, professional communication regarding works and outcomes

Skills

Open Driver's Licence

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Electrical Licence QLD

Electrical Testing & Tagging Certificate

White Card

Job description

We're inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Scherger as an Electrician.

Downer has been awarded the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to deliver base and estate services across their two largest regions NSW/ACT and QLD. This is a significant milestone for our business and our enduring 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force.

We're inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Scherger as an Electrician. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

We're looking for people from all backgrounds - whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors.

If you're passionate about contributing to Defence capability and want to be part of a high-performing, inclusive team - express your interest today.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for undertaking electrical maintenance, repair and inspection tasks to ensure the safe and compliant operation of electrical systems and equipment across the base.
• Deliver high quality trade services, maintain WHS and environmental compliance, and work collaboratively with other trades and service providers to support PAS delivery
• Provide responsive and professional trade services to internal and external stakeholders
• Focusing on improving the longevity of fixed plant & equipment
• Maintain clear, professional communication regarding works and outcomes

What You'll Bring

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology
• Electrical Licence QLD
• Electrical Testing and Tagging Certificate and White Card (desirable)
• Current Open Drivers Licence
• Post-trade experience in facilities or electrical maintenance and experience in electrical systems inspection, repair and preventative maintenance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

Downer is a sovereign-owned, ASX-listed Australian company and proud recipient of the Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year for two consecutive years (2024, 2025). With over 80 years of support to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), our Base and Estate Management team delivers innovative solutions and integrated services to both the ADF and New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.