Electrician - Leading Hand

We currently have a full-time opportunity for an experienced Electrician - Leading Hand to join our Health and Education team at The Royal Children’s Hospital. Provide frontline leadership while supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities across complex, safety‑critical assets. 

The purpose of this position is to oversee and supervise the completion of work which requires the application of electrical trade skills in a manner consistent with the high standards expected by our customers.  The Electrical Service Leading Hand is further responsible for performing duties consistent with a team leader position.

Reporting to the Facility Services Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

The role is Monday to Friday with core hours between 6:30 – 16:30 (8-hour shifts)

What You’ll Bring 

Education & Qualifications:

• Trade certification or licence in relevant field

• Occupational Health and Safety Construction Induction (White Card)

• Current applicable Electrical licence

• Work at Heights Qualification (preferable)

• Safe Work in Confined Space Qualification (preferable)

• Elevated Work Platform under 11m Qualification (preferable)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience working as qualified Electrician.

• Specific experience working in maintenance and installations in commercial environments

• Experience in a health facility is highly regarded but not essential

   

• Experience in Building Management Systems

• Experience in management or supervisory roles.

• Experience with installations and maintenance in multi-story buildings

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Work Health Safety and risk management principles and practices.

• Knowledge of current industry standards relevant to Trades Services operations AS3000

• Knowledge of installation and maintenance of main switchboards and distribution boards

• Proficient in relevant aspects of the Electrical trade.

• Sound knowledge in Building Services 

• Ability to plan and produce preventative maintenance schedules

• Proven skills in managing direct reports and sub-contractors.

Personal Attributes:

• Sound written and verbal communication skills

• Strong customer service focus – prioritising the needs of customers and acts with customers in mind

• Ability to work as part of a team and individually by developing good working relationships with team members and enjoys the company of others

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

**Please note, as a prerequisite for this role candidates will be required to complete work rights check, pre-employment medical check, Working with Children Check, AFP National Police History certificate and reference checks.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

How to Apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your photo ID and any trade licences and certificates that you may have.