Electrician - Technical Officer

Vertali APAC Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia at Melbourne Airport is seeking an Electrical Technical Officer to maintain and support critical aviation systems. The role involves travel across Australia and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

The successful candidate will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical infrastructure, ensure safety and compliance, and work with the team to optimise service delivery in a high-stakes aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience undertaking maintenance, fault finding and installation activities on electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Experience with power systems, UPS systems, generators and other critical infrastructure.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, organise and perform activities with limited guidance to achieve outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, technical standards and legislation.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and customer service.
• Possession of required licensing as specified by regulations and Airservices requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with prescribed processes, procedures and standards.
• Maintaining awareness of the impact of work on Airservices systems.
• Supporting operational safety and integrity of critical aviation systems and infrastructure.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with Airservices staff for coordinated service delivery.
• Providing timely data entry into maintenance management systems.
• Supporting coaching and development of team members within the workgroup.
• Participating in governance activities including safety, risk and compliance requirements.
• Promoting workplace safety and contributing to a safe working environment.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery and work practices.

Skills

Maintenance & fault-finding

Power systems

Planning & prioritisation

Safety & customer service

Licensing compliance

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Current CPR/LVR certification

Construction Industry White Card

Australian Driver's Licence

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated, qualified and experienced Electrical Technical Officer to join our team and help maintain and support critical Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting systems. Based at Melbourne Airport, this role will involve some travel throughout Australia and offers an attractive salary, flexibility and excellent employee benefits.

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 aviation rescue firefighting 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 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

In this role you will be part of a high-performing team responsible for carrying out maintenance and support activities on critical aviation infrastructure, ensuring the operational safety and integrity of Australia's national airways system.

As a member of this team you would be responsible for:

• Undertaking preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with prescribed processes, procedures and standards
• Maintaining an awareness and understanding of the impact that work undertaken can have on Airservices systems
• Supporting the operational safety and integrity of critical aviation systems and associated infrastructure
• Maintaining effective working relationships with Airservices staff to ensure coordinated service delivery outcomes
• Providing timely and accurate data entry into maintenance management systems
• Supporting the coaching and development of team members within the workgroup
• Participating in enterprise governance activities including safety, environmental, work health and safety, risk and compliance requirements
• Promoting workplace safety and contributing to a safe working environment at all times
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery and work practices

About the Candidate

• Demonstrated experience undertaking maintenance, fault finding and installation activities on electrical systems and infrastructure;
• Experience working with power systems, UPS systems, generators, air conditioning systems, DC power systems or similar critical infrastructure;
• A demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise, organise and perform activities with limited guidance to achieve effective outcomes;
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, procedures, technical standards and legislation;
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork and customer service excellence;
• The possession of relevant licensing as specified by legislative and/or Airservices requirements.

The following qualifications are essential to be considered for this role:

• Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence (mandatory);
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician;
• Current CPR/LVR certification;
• Current Australian Driver's Licence;
• Construction Industry White Card;
• Restricted Electrical Licence and ACMA Data Cabling Licence are desirable.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen as an Australian AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

This role performs Safety Sensitive Aviation Activities and as such is subjected to our Drug and Alcohol Management Procedure (DAMP).