Electrician - Electrical Tradesperson
Keep vital hospital systems running 24/7
Work across a broad range of electrical systems and assets
Be part of a safety-first, patient-centred engineering team
Maintain, repair and optimise electrical infrastructure across healthcare environments to keep patients, staff and systems safe and operational.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Electrical Tradesperson Level 1/2/3/4
Remuneration: $67,978 - $78,175 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Campus
Extras: 9-day fortnight, uniform and PPE supplied
Where you'll be working
Join the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Engineering Services team based at Cumberland Campus, providing essential support across a wide range of healthcare facilities. You'll be part of a values-driven maintenance team that ensures the safety, reliability and compliance of critical systems.
Work within a collaborative, skilled and safety-conscious trade team
Support vital healthcare infrastructure across the district
Engage in both planned and reactive maintenance on essential assets
Operate in a supportive environment committed to WHS excellence
Serve a growing and diverse population across Western Sydney
What You'll Be Doing
As an Electrical Tradesperson, you'll play a key role in delivering reliable, compliant, and efficient electrical maintenance services to ensure minimal disruption to patient care and hospital operations. You'll work across a range of electrical systems, plant and equipment, responding to urgent faults and conducting scheduled inspections and repairs.
Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across WSLHD facilities
Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, codes, and safety legislation
Conduct testing, tagging, and inspections of electrical systems and assets
Maintain accurate records using AFM Online and manage work orders efficiently
Support contractor coordination, commissioning of new installations, and after-hours response
Want to make a difference behind the scenes?
Join NSW Health and help power safe, compliant and uninterrupted healthcare services. Apply your trade skills in an environment where your work protects lives and keeps critical systems running.
How To Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
License: Current NSW Electrical Trade Licence and Certificate
Electrical Tradesperson Level 1:Completed Apprenticeship and/or holds relevant trade certificate or equivalent
Electrical Tradesperson Level 2:120 hours of approved courses completed
Electrical Tradesperson Level 3:240 hours of approved courses completed
Electrical Tradesperson Level 4:360 hours of approved courses completed
Selection Criteria
Current NSW Electrical Trade Licence and Certificate
Demonstrated skill in fault diagnosis and rectification
Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, which lead to effective relationships with a diverse stakeholder group.
Demonstrated experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Office and experience in/or exposure to Oracle, and computer maintenance management software including Building Management Systems.
Experience in the electrical maintenance of systems, plant and equipment which is normally found in health facilities
Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health and Safety obligations to staff, visitors and patients by being actively involved in the workplace.
Experience in the maintenance and operation of HVAC plant and equipment, C-Bus lighting systems and PLC.
Previous applicants need not apply
Requisition ID: REQ641423
Applications Close: 11 March 2026
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.