Electrician

About the role

Shift work, Monday -Friday

Base rate 44.40 per hour

The Electrical Tradesperson at Downer is responsible for maintaining the electrical infrastructure and equipment at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. This role includes conducting inspections, testing, and calibrations to ensure compliance with industry standards, all while prioritising safety and efficiency. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, manage workloads effectively, and build positive relationships with team members and customers.

Key responsibilities 

• Perform routine maintenance on electrical infrastructure and equipment, including transformer inspections and load testing of emergency generators.


• Conduct RCD testing, insulation testing, and meter calibration to ensure compliance with industry standards.


• Prioritize and manage workloads to complete tasks efficiently within required deadlines.


• Ensure a safe and hazard-free workplace by adhering to health and safety standards and reporting any hazards.


• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with team members and respond effectively to customer needs.

About you

• Holds a valid ‘A’ Class Electrical Licence and relevant safety certifications.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical trades with strong fault-finding skills.


• Experience with high voltage systems is highly preferred


• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, fostering a positive team culture.


• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Commitment to workplace health and safety, with a proactive approach to identifying risks.

About us 

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Our Facilities & Asset Services business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical social and economic infrastructure. Operating across the health, education, government, future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.

Downer acts as the facility manager at The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). The RAH is the largest, busiest and most technologically advanced hospital in Australia with 800 single in-patient rooms, including 100 same-day beds and 80,000 same-day and overnight patient admissions per year.

Why work for us?

Working for the Downer Group, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.  You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Opportunities for training and development to support your career. 


• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business. 


• Highly competitive employee exclusive discounts and benefits scheme.


• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

Please note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance and Immunisation history.

As an employer who acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures, we encourage applications from people from all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply. 

If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, apply now!