Shift Technician - Electrical

BGIS; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spot recognition vouchers

$2,000 employee referral bonus

Flare discounts

Fitness Passport access

AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025

Work180 endorsed employer

Secondments & internal mobility

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Shift Technician – Electrical for a large healthcare campus in Southport, Queensland. You will deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance to ensure safety, reliability and compliance, reporting to the Electrical Team Leader.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Electrotechnology, White Card, EWP, and experience with high voltage environments. You will join a collaborative, safety‑driven team with opportunities for mentoring apprentices and coordinating

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology (or equivalent) is required.
• Current White Card and EWP licence are essential.
• Experience in electrical maintenance, including exposure to high voltage environments.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Ability to work with digital maintenance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across systems including emergency lighting, switchboards, protection systems and HV infrastructure.
• Operate, maintain and optimise critical plant and essential facility infrastructure for reliability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify faults on electrical and building systems with focus on minimizing downtime.
• Manage and complete work orders within service levels using BGIS CMMS and reporting systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to apprentices while working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate and monitor specialist contractors as required.

Skills

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

White Card

EWP licence

Electrical maintenance experience

Strong communication

Collaborative teamwork

Digital maintenance platforms

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology (or equivalent)

Job description

Shift Technician – Electrical – Southport, QLD

Location:

Southport, Queensland

Company:

BGIS, Healthcare Client

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Other Information:

PPE, Uniform, iPad, iPhone and In-House Training provided

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Shift Technician – Electrical to support the delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance within a large, complex healthcare environment.

Reporting directly to the Electrical Team Leader, you will work closely with BGIS teams, subcontractors, and site stakeholders to ensure critical electrical systems operate safely, reliably, and in line with compliance requirements. Your work will support essential infrastructure that enables continuous care and operations within a major hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-focused, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and supporting others within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across a diverse range of systems, including emergency lighting, switchboards, protection systems and high-voltage infrastructure.
• Operate, maintain and optimise critical plant and essential facility infrastructure to ensure maximum reliability and operational continuity.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify faults on critical electrical and building systems with a strong focus on minimising downtime.
• Manage and complete work orders within agreed service levels, utilising BGIS maintenance management and reporting systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to apprentices while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
• Coordinate and monitor specialist contractors as required.
• Perform high voltage switching operations and support the maintenance and operation of site generation, distribution and auxiliary plant equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation and compliance reporting in accordance with WHSE requirements and BGIS procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, site stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams to support service excellence.
• Contribute to the delivery of critical facility operations by responding effectively to emergencies, outages and plant-related incidents.

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology (or equivalent).
• Current White Card and EWP licence.
• Experience in electrical maintenance, including exposure to high voltage environments.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Ability to work with digital systems and maintenance platforms.

Desirable:

• High Voltage Switching Certification
• Experience mentoring apprentices or supporting team development.
• Exposure to healthcare or other critical environments.
• Broad understanding of related trades such as mechanical, plumbing, or refrigeration.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and working within facilities teams.

Workplace Flexibility

This role is based full-time on-site in Southport, within a major healthcare campus.

You will work a structured rotating shift roster averaging 42 hours per week, designed to provide balanced time on and off site.

Shift Pattern

• 3 x 12-hour day shifts
• 3 x 12-hour night shifts
• 4 days off
• 4 x 12-hour day shifts
• 6 days off
• 4 x 12-hour night shifts
• 4 days off (ongoing cycle)

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:

• Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus
• Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more
• Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide)
• AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
• Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women
• Career progression through secondments & internal mobility
• Health and wellbeing programs including EAP and flu vaccinations
• 2 paid volunteer days annually and community support initiatives

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.