Electrician (General Services Officer)

Airservices Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking an Electrician (General Services Officer) based in Adelaide to maintain critical air traffic control and aviation rescue systems, ensuring safety and reliability of the national airways network.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, support safe operation of equipment, and work with a skilled team across locations in South Australia. A state electrical licence and Certificate III are required, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and State Electrical Licence are required.
• A strong commitment to working in a team environment with a focus on delivering the highest level of customer service.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to develop knowledge and understanding of the policies, procedures, and legislation relevant to the position.
• Ability to perform maintenance and installation on electrical systems (power reticulation, UPS, standby generators, air conditioning control, DC power and battery systems).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with prescribed processes, procedures and standards.
• Support the safe and reliable operation of airways systems and equipment.
• Maintain awareness of the impact maintenance activities on operational systems and services.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into maintenance management systems.
• Coach and support the development of other team members within the workgroup.
• Participate in safety, environmental, risk, compliance and governance activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery and work practices.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to achieve operational outcomes.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication skills

Policy knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

State Electrical Licence

Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Construction industry White Card

Current CPR/LVR desirable

Forklift license desirable

Job description

Join Airservices Australia as an Electrician (General Services Officer) and help maintain the critical electrical infrastructure that keeps Australia's aviation network operating safely and reliably.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of air traffic services at Australia’s busiest airports. Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations. This team keep’s Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground. We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism. Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset, and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

As an Electrician (General Services Officer), you will be part of a high performing team who are responsible for carrying out maintenance and installation activities on critical air traffic control and aviation rescue and firefighting systems, ensuring the operational safety and integrity of the Australian national airways system. The position is Adelaide based and will involve some travel throughout the State.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with prescribed processes, procedures and standards.
• Support the safe and reliable operation of Airservices' airways systems and associated equipment.
• Maintain awareness of the impact maintenance activities have on operational systems and services.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into maintenance management systems.
• Coach and support the development of other team members within the workgroup.
• Participate in safety, environmental, risk, compliance and governance activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery and work practices.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to achieve operational outcomes.

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Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The Person

The Successful Applicant Will Have

• Relevant electrical trade qualifications and current State Electrical Licence.
• A strong commitment to working in a team environment with a focus on delivering the highest level of customer service.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• The ability to develop knowledge and understanding of the policies, procedures, and legislation relevant to the position.
• Ability to develop knowledge and experience performing maintenance and installation activities on electrical systems such as, power reticulation, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), standby generating sets, air conditioning control, DC power and battery systems.

Key Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
• State Electrical Licence
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Construction industry White Card
• Current CPR/LVR desirable
• Forklift license desirable

Security Clearance

To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Baseline Security Clearance and Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). Please refer to the

Why Join Airservices?

• Purpose-driven work: Help maintain infrastructure that supports the safe movement of millions of passengers every year.
• Career development: Access ongoing training, development and learning opportunities within a highly specialised technical environment.
• Job security: Permanent employment with a respected national organisation.
• Supportive team culture: Work alongside experienced technical professionals committed to safety and operational excellence.
• Unique industry exposure: Gain experience maintaining critical infrastructure that supports one of the world's safest aviation systems.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.