HV/LV Electrician
Territory Officer Level 8 (TO8), Christmas Island
Full-Time Ongoing Vacancy
The Indian Ocean Territories Administration (IOTA) is currently seeking motivated, professional and suitably qualified persons to join our team as an HV/LV Electrician within the Indian Ocean Territories Power Service (IOTPS) based on Christmas Island. With two current vacancies, if you’ve been looking for a change of scenery plus all the benefits, this might be the right time and opportunity for you!
About the role
As an HV/LV Electrician you will be responsible for:
* Constructing, maintaining, inspecting and repairing underground high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical distribution equipment;
* Maintaining, servicing and repairing power station generation and auxiliary equipment;
* Carry out fault response call outs, including electric shock investigations;
* Maintaining maintenance and inspection records in paper and computerised formats;
* Maintaining a safe working environment at all times;
* On a lifestyle friendly roster (Monday – Friday) with shared on call requirements.
About you
To be considered, applicants must hold a WA Unrestricted Electrical Worker’s Licence at time of commencement. Applicants with Interstate or New Zealand Electrical Licences which are eligible for mutual recognition in Western Australia are welcome to apply. However, applicants must hold a WA unrestricted Electrical Workers Licence at time of commencement. Applicants must hold a current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence transferable to the Territories. The successful applicant will also be required to complete a pre-employment assessment.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* demonstrated experience performing a range of electrical work applicable to the position;
* demonstrated experience in completing written records of maintenance, testing and inspection;
* demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Work Health and Safety regulations, codes and specifications, specific to Electricity Supply Networks;
* experience in the application of safe work behaviours.
Applicants with demonstrated experience working on an electricity supply network or high voltage installation; and experience living and working in a remote cross-cultural setting will be well regarded.
Further, the following qualifications and skillsets would be advantageous: HV switching, LV rescue and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), MR Drivers Licence, perform first aid, Working at heights, EWP Licence, Forklift Licence and Cert III in ESI – Distribution Underground, Cert III in ESI – Distribution Overhead or relevant HV cable jointing units.
What you’ll get
In addition to living within the picturesque backdrop of Christmas Island, the successful applicant will receive:
* Base salary of $85,235 to $116,780 per annum, with penalty rates on overtime, plus
* Employer contribution to superannuation at 16% of base salary, plus
* District allowance payable in addition to base salary, plus
* Generous leave entitlements, including 27 days annual leave, plus
* Relocation assistance if relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories, plus
* Annual return airfares assistance to Perth, plus
* Heavily subsidised housing and motor vehicle if relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories
How to apply
If you’re interested in knowing more about this role, please contact the IOTA Human Resources Team at ***************@infrastructure.gov.au to request an Application Pack and quote position number 121126.
Applications close 4.00pm (Christmas Island local time) (CXT) (UTC+7), Monday, 20 April 2026.