Electrician (Fire Protection)

Civil Fire; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

RDO

Annual leave

Sick leave

Smartphone

Uniform

Tools

Job summary

Civil Fire is seeking a qualified electrician to join its electrical department, servicing residential strata sites across the Sydney metro. You will install and repair electrical systems, primarily focusing on smoke alarms, emergency lighting, and fire protection components.

The role requires the NSW Electrical Licence, a current driver’s licence, and flexibility to work across multiple sites. Working Mon-Fri, 7:00am–3:30pm, you will operate with a company car or car allowance, enjoy RDO,

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical installation and repair in residential/commercial strata buildings.
• Knowledge of fire detection systems (AS1670) and mechanical air handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical systems in strata buildings.
• Inspect buildings according to Australian Standards & the BCA.
• Follow job sheets, record materials and labour.
• Estimate costs for jobs and provide recommendations for compliance.
• Maintain professional conduct and customer service.

Skills

Electrical work

Teamwork

Education

NSW Electrical Licence

Current NSW White Card

Job description

We’re a medium-sized, family owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on being a fair & supportive employer who values our staff. We employ 30 people across a spectrum of trades and specialities including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and mechanics & building surveyors.

Civil Fire specialises in providing Annual Fire Safety Statements to residential strata buildings in Sydney. Our portfolio consists of over 1000 buildings scattered all over the greater Sydney metropolitan area.

We are a reputable provider of fire protections services. Civil Fire has won Fire Protection Company of the Year 2022 & 2023 Finalist 2024 & 2025.

About Civil Fire

We’re a medium-sized, family owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on being a fair & supportive employer who values our staff. We employ 30 people across a spectrum of trades and specialities including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and mechanics & building surveyors.

Civil Fire specialises in providing Annual Fire Safety Statements to residential strata buildings in Sydney. Our portfolio consists of over 1000 buildings scattered all over the greater Sydney metropolitan area.

We are a reputable provider of fire protections services. Civil Fire has won Fire Protection Company of the Year 2022 & 2023 Finalist 2024 & 2025.

The offer

• Full-time (Mon-Fri, 700am – 330pm).
• Excellent hourly rate + overtime.
• Company car or weekly car allowance.
• RDO, annual leave, sick leave.
• Smart phone, uniform, tools.

The Role

You will join Civil Fire’s electrical department consisting of 6 other electricians. Depending on the size of the job, you may work alone, or as part of a team.

We have sites all over the Sydney Metropolitan area – you will work at a different site each day, and may work at several sites in a day.

You will primarily be required to carry out repairs to, and installations of smoke alarms & emergency lighting. You may also be required to carry out repairs to fire detection systems (AS1670), mechanical air handling systems, portable firefighting equipment and fire doors.

You will develop compliance knowledge in accordance with the Building Code of Australia & Australian Standards, and may be required to complete inspections and make recommendations from time-to-time.

The successful applicant will be punctual & well presented, and will have good communication skills.

They will need to be capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Experience in the fire protection industry is preferred.

Position Summary

• Installation and repair of electrical systems in residential and commercial strata buildings.
• Knowledge of fire detection systems (AS1670), mechanical air handling system, portable firefighting equipment and fire door repairs.
• Inspect buildings in accordance with Australian Standards & the BCA.
• Follow job sheets, recording materials and labour.
• Make recommendations for compliance & estimate the cost of jobs.
• Carry out tasks in a professional manner, maintaining a high level of customer service.

Applicants are required to hold:

• Current Driver's Licence
• Current NSW Electrical Licence
• NSW White Card (or equivalent)