Electronics Technician | Full-time Permanent

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport Canberra is seeking motivated and experienced Electronic Technicians to join our Fleet Services team. You will maintain and repair a diverse range of fleet vehicles, focusing on advanced electronic systems, diagnostics and electrical maintenance.

The role includes prioritising work to maximise fleet availability, contributing to modification programs, and mentoring apprentices while upholding a strong safety culture within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications and/or industry certifications are mandatory.
• Experience in automotive electrical/electronic systems maintenance and repair.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills with modern diagnostic tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in automotive/heavy vehicle industries is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Maintain peak fleet availability by prioritising work and diagnosing complex vehicle systems.
• Perform maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on fleet vehicles.
• Contribute to modification programs and special projects.
• Provide training and development to apprentices and team members.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Automotive electrical systems

Diagnostics & fault-finding

Teamwork

Safe work practices

Continuous improvement

Heavy vehicle experience

Education

Trade qualifications and/or certifications

Tools

Modern diagnostic equipment

Diagnostic software

Job description

Details: Transport Canberra is seeking motivated and experienced Electronic Technicians to join our Fleet Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of fleet vehicles, delivering maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and technical support with a strong focus on advanced electronic systems and equipment.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining peak fleet availability by effectively prioritising work activities, troubleshooting complex vehicle systems, and contributing to fleet improvement initiatives. You will also play an important role in modification programs, special projects, and the training and development of apprentices and fellow team members, while actively promoting a strong safety culture.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant trade qualifications and/or industry certifications (mandatory).
• Experience in automotive electrical, electronic systems maintenance, and repair.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, including experience using modern diagnostic equipment and software.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• A commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Experience within the automotive and/or heavy vehicle industry will be highly regarded.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Drivers Licence (C-class) is mandatory with the ability to obtain a HR class.
• Relevant recognised trade qualifications and or certificates are mandatory.
• Experience in the Automotive/Heavy Vehicle industry is desirable.
• The ability to work rostered shifts, from early morning to late at night including regular weekend rostered overtime.
• A pre-employment criminal history check will be conducted.
• This position requires a pre-employment medical.
• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.

Note: A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and may be used to fill identical vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on the assessment of the application and referee reports only.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .