Electrician

Downer; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings

Car purchases

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer is seeking an Electrician to join the permanent workforce at RAAF Scherger. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, repair, and inspection across base facilities, delivering high-quality trade services while ensuring WHS compliance.

Strong communication and a proactive approach to asset longevity are required. Ideal candidates have Certificate III in Electrotechnology, QLD Electrical Licence, and driving licence, with open to Defence clearance and relevant facilities experience.

Qualifications

• Post-trade experience in facilities or electrical maintenance.
• Experience in electrical systems inspection, repair and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Post-trade experience

Electrical maintenance

Defence clearance readiness

Australian citizenship required

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Electrical Licence QLD

Tools

Electrical Licence QLD

Job description

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.

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.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• 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

• 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.
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.