Electrician Leading Hand – Hamilton Island
Are you a qualified Electrician ready to take the next step into a leadership role? Dreaming of swapping city traffic or FIFO rosters for turquoise waters, palm trees and true work-life balance?
Join the Hamilton Island team as an Electrician Leading Hand and build a long‐term career in one of Australia's most iconic holiday destinations.
As the Electrical Leading Hand within our Maintenance team, you'll act as the bridge between trades and management, overseeing electrical installations, maintenance and repairs across our luxury resort, staff accommodation and concessionaires. You'll combine hands‐on technical expertise with leadership, coordination and safety oversight to ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance and service.
Why you'll love working with us
* Work with a skilled, close-knit team - be part of a professional and collaborative workshop culture
* Live in paradise - enjoy island living plus everyday essentials like a grocery store, school, gym, medical centre, post office, and even our own airport
* Enjoy incredible perks - subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities, ferry concessions and more
* Easy to get to - fly direct from major cities
Where you'll make an impact
* Oversee and carry out electrical maintenance, repairs and installations across the resort, staff accommodation and concessionaires, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and compliance
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical faults, providing hands‐on technical support to the team as required
* Plan, prioritise and allocate preventative and reactive maintenance tasks to ensure minimal disruption to guests and operations
* Lead and mentor team members, delegating daily tasks and supporting professional development
* Drive a strong safety culture by conducting risk assessments, leading toolbox talks and ensuring WHS compliance at all times
* Manage inventory, stock levels, parts ordering and tool control to support efficient workflow and operational continuity
* Coordinate with internal departments and contractors to respond promptly to maintenance requests and operational priorities
* Participate in on‐call duties and emergency response support, maintaining clear communication and accurate digital records of all work performed
What we're looking for
You're a trade‐qualified electrician with strong technical capability and a natural leadership style. You thrive in a collaborative team environment, take pride in delivering high‐quality work, and lead by example when it comes to safety and professionalism. When the tools are down, you're ready to enjoy your downtime in a tropical island paradise.
To be successful, you'll need
* Queensland Electrical Work Licence – Electrical Fitter & Electrical Mechanic (Essential) or equivalent across Australia/NZ
* QLD Open / Unrestricted Driver's Licence (Essential)
* Current CPR / LVR
* White Card
* Proven experience as a qualified electrician
* Demonstrated leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience (Desirable)
* Experience in inventory/resource management (Desirable)
* Previous experience in tourism or hospitality (Desirable)
About Hamilton Island
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder‐filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.
A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember. Apply now!
For enquiries please email pweatherby@hamiltonisland.com.au or call Peter on 02 9433 3155
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