Make the difference that matters.
Use your electrical trade skills to keep essential Defence facilities safe, reliable and ready for use. Join Downer’s Property and Asset Services (PAS) team at Gallipoli Barracks - Enoggera in a permanent role focused on planned electrical maintenance.
Permanent | 40 hours M – F | $47.33 ph + super + allowances + vehicle
Why this role
- Make a meaningful impact: Keep Defence facilities safe and reliable through planned electrical maintenance.
- Support you can count on: Work alongside a safety-first trade team, with Perks@Downer savings and confidential Employee Assistance Program support.
- Shape your future: We’ll support role-relevant training and additional certification where required, with confirmed funded training in working at heights, boom lift ticket, EWP, high voltage and confined spaces.
- A stable long term position, extra hours only if you want them: An Accrued RDO every 4 weeks. A company tool-of-trade vehicle is provided, with reasonable private use outside work hours and on weekends, in accordance with Downer’s Company Vehicle Policy. Eligible electricians may receive additional allowances, including $35.01 per day for high voltage switching, on-call allowances ranging from $71.37 to $164.70 per day, plus applicable tool, security clearance, first aid and meal allowances.
What you’ll do
- Complete scheduled electrical inspections, testing and servicing across Defence facilities.
- Identify emerging defects and raise work orders to prevent failures.
- Maintain assets to Australian Standards, Defence requirements and safe work procedures.
- Record maintenance outcomes, test results and compliance evidence in digital work orders.
- Coordinate with planners, trades and Defence representatives to meet schedules and minimise disruption.
What you’ll bring
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology, a current unrestricted electrical licence and Electrical Testing and Tagging Certification.
- Post-trade experience in electrical inspections, testing and planned maintenance.
- Sound electrical safety and Australian Standards knowledge, with confidence reading schematics.
- A proactive, team-focused approach, clear communication and accurate digital maintenance records.
- A current driver’s licence and the ability to obtain and retain a Defence security clearance. Australian citizenship is required.
- Experience in Defence or other complex facilities is highly regarded, as are a White Card and relevant site access credentials.
About Downer
Downer plans, creates and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. Our Base and Estate Management team supports the Australian Defence Force by delivering the services and infrastructure Defence communities rely on.
We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds and experiences. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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