Electrical Tradesperson
Enjoy a 9-day fortnight for better work-life balance
Uniform and PPE supplied for your safety and convenience
Reduce taxable income & boost take-home pay with Salary Packaging
Access to an on-site gym to support your wellbeing
Keep critical hospital systems running safely and efficiently. Repair, maintain and support essential electrical infrastructure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
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: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join the Facilities Maintenance team at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia’s largest and busiest health precincts. You’ll work alongside skilled trades and technical professionals who are committed to maintaining safe, reliable and compliant healthcare facilities that support world-class patient care across the Western Sydney Local Health District.
Work in a large and complex hospital environment with varied electrical systems
Be part of a supportive and collaborative maintenance team
Access ongoing learning, development and career growth opportunities
Contribute to critical infrastructure that directly supports patient outcomes
Enjoy a dynamic workplace where no two days are the same
What you'll be doing
As an Electrical Tradesperson, you will deliver reactive and planned maintenance services across electrical systems, plant and equipment to ensure operational reliability, safety and compliance across the hospital environment.
Perform maintenance, fault finding, repairs and inspections on electrical systems and equipment
Deliver planned and reactive maintenance to minimise disruption to clinical operations
Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, statutory requirements and essential services testing
Respond to maintenance requests using AFM Online while managing competing priorities effectively
Participate in after-hours emergency maintenance, commissioning activities and contractor support as required
Bring your electrical trade expertise to a role where your work has real impact every day. Join NSW Health and help create safer healthcare environments for our patients, staff and community while building a rewarding long-term career.
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: Drivers Unrestricted.
Qualification: Current NSW Electrical Trade license 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; and demonstrated skill in fault diagnosis and rectification.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise and successfully undertake work in a busy, dynamic role with a minimum of supervision. This position will require 12-hour shift coverage in the Building Maintenance Centre (BMC) on a rotating roster as and when required. This also extends to assisting all facilities in the Western Sydney Local Health District as required.
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.
Requisition ID: REQ663563
Applications Close: 10 June 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Shane Coffey on Shane.Coffey@health.nsw.gov.au.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
