Electrician

Ventia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle and tools provided

Overtime opportunities

Professional development and benefits

Job summary

Ventia, through Venture Smart, seeks ECW Electricians to deliver ITS and electrical capital works across Western Australia. You will install, test and commission traffic signals, CCTV, VMS, and related networks while supporting brownfield upgrades and safety compliance.

You’ll work a Monday–Friday roster with occasional night shifts, enjoy vehicle and tools provided, and have access to overtime and ongoing development opportunities. Join a growing joint venture backed by Ventia and JCI.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with a Grade certificate and related AQF training.
• Experience across electrical, ITS, traffic signals or control systems.
• Ability to safely work on roadways and in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and commission ITS and electrical equipment including traffic signals and CCTV.
• Maintain and troubleshoot fibre optic, wireless, IP/Ethernet networks.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling and safety compliance.
• Ensure work aligns with SH&E requirements and client specs.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Fault finding

Safety practices

Team communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

MS Office basics

Education

A Grade Electrical Trade

Post-Trade Certificate

AQF qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Venture Smart, a 50/50 joint venture between Ventia and Johnson Controls (JCI), delivering Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) maintenance and electrical capital works across Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) assets and infrastructure.

As an ECW Electrician, you will be responsible for the frontline delivery of electrical and ITS minor capital works across metropolitan and regional Western Australia. This includes working on:

• Traffic signals, SCATS, warning signs and signalised intersections.
• Roadway lighting, switchboards and associated electrical infrastructure.
• CCTV, Variable Message Signs (VMS) and Vehicle Detection Systems (VDS).
• Smart Freeways technologies, including radar and lane management systems.
• Optical fibre communications and Bluetooth travel time systems.
• Emergency roadside telephones and solar-powered electrical equipment.

Why Join Us?

• 3 x Permanent Full-Time Positions available
• Monday to Friday roster with rotating day and night shifts
• TOT vehicle + tools provided
• Plenty of overtime opportunities available for those who want to earn extra
• Ongoing training and professional development to support your career growth
• A range of fantastic Ventia employee benefits, including discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, Fitness Passport, discounted travel, and more!

Key Responsibilities

• Install, program, test, commission and integrate ITS, electrical and traffic control equipment.
• Install, upgrade and maintain CCTV, VMS, VDS, traffic signal controllers, switchboards and associated field equipment.
• Install and troubleshoot fibre optic, wireless, Bluetooth, twisted-pair and IP/Ethernet communication networks.
• Commission and troubleshoot ITS devices including dynamic message signs, CCTV/PTZ cameras, encoders, decoders and Ethernet switches.
• Support the construction and upgrade of signalised intersections and electrical infrastructure.
• Assist Leading Hands, Supervisors and Traffic System/Signal Technicians with project delivery, planning and scheduling.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, SH&E requirements and legislation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, management and stakeholders while contributing to a productive team environment.
• Participate in planned night works and support incident reporting, safety initiatives and continuous improvement.

About You

• A Grade Electrical Trade Certificate, Post-Trade Certificate, or relevant AQF qualification/training.
• Experience in electrical, electronic, instrumentation, communications, ITS, traffic signals, or traffic control systems.
• Transport, roads, commercial, or heavy industrial experience, preferably in a brownfield environment with operational assets.
• Strong fault-finding and basic maintenance skills across electrical, mechanical, ITS, and communications systems.
• Current WA Driver’s Licence (MR or higher).
• Confined Space, EWP, and Vehicle Loading Crane tickets; Forklift and Traffic Management accreditation are advantageous.
• Sound understanding of safe work practices, risk assessment, and working safely on roadways.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office, with the ability to learn proprietary software.
• Positive "can-do" attitude and strong team focus.
• Reliable, punctual, organised, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment.
• Able to take direction, demonstrate initiative, and work confidently both independently and as part of a team.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 168776