EOI - Electrical Technician

First Nations Jobs; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer in Melbourne is seeking an Electrical Technician (Maintenance) to join our road maintenance and ITS team, focusing on electrical maintenance, fault response and asset reliability across critical transport infrastructure.

You will work Monday to Friday 7:00am–3:30pm with some evenings or weekend shifts; a Grade Electrical Licence and experience in tunnels or similar environments help you succeed. Safety and quality workmanship are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed electrical technician with Grade Electrical Licence.
• Experience in electrical maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of HV systems and instrumentation.
• Experience in tunnels, tolling systems, industrial plants or similar infrastructure environments.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance across diverse infrastructure assets.
• Respond to faults and issues in a timely manner to minimise downtime.
• Support asset reliability through routine testing and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and workplace regulations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault response

Safety compliance

HV systems knowledge

Working at heights

Education

Electrical Licence (Grade)

Job description

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Expression of Interest (EOI) - Electrical Technician (Maintenance)

Downer is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified Electrical Technicians to join our Road Maintenance and ITS team supporting Melbourne's critical transport infrastructure, including CityLink and the West Gate Tunnel.

About the Opportunity

Based in Footscray, VIC, you will be responsible for electrical maintenance, fault response and asset reliability across a range of electrical systems and infrastructure assets.

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with flexibility required to support operational needs which may include evenings, weekends and public holidays.

What We're Looking For

• Grade Electrical Licence (mandatory)
• Experience in electrical maintenance environments
• Knowledge of HV systems and instrumentation
• Experience in tunnels, tolling systems, industrial plants or similar infrastructure environments
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• EWP Licence (Boom and/or Scissor Lift)
• Working at Heights certification
• Confined Space Entry ticket
• Open Cabler Registration
• Current First Aid, CPR and LVR
• Current Australian Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence

Why Join Downer?

• Above-award pay rates with annual increases
• Stable work supporting major Victorian infrastructure assets
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive team environment
• WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women

About Downer

Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand. We work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain infrastructure that communities rely on every day.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a police check, pre-employment medical assessment and driver licence history check.

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