Electrical Technician
Location: Canberra, ACT
Company: BGIS Technical Services (Self Perform)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Mobile / On-Site)
The Role
BGIS is seeking skilled Electrical Technicians to join our Self Perform team servicing Canberra, delivering high-quality electrical maintenance, repairs, and minor works across commercial client facilities.
In this role, you’ll provide end-to-end electrical maintenance support as part of a collaborative building services team. You’ll be responsible for planned and reactive electrical maintenance across systems including emergency lighting, smoke alarms, switchboards, and general electrical infrastructure, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to BGIS quality standards.
From day one, you’ll be set up for success — with a modern fleet vehicle, quality tools, and a supportive team environment focused on safety, development, and career growth.
Why You’ll Love Working With BGIS
✔ Company vehicle – modern fleet with tolls, fuel & insurance covered
✔ Competitive wages, yearly increases, RDOs, overtime & on-call allowance
✔ Career growth – paid training (HV switching, Test & Tag, Working at Heights, First Aid & more), study leave, and structured development pathways
✔ Top-tier equipment provided – iPad, phone, uniforms & PPE supplied
✔ Recognition & rewards – spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus
✔ Health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits – Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
✔ Additional employee benefits including novated leasing options
✔ Paid parental leave & volunteer leave
✔ Safe systems of work and supportive leadership
What You’ll Be Doing
Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across client facilities
Conduct fault finding, repairs, and upgrades across electrical systems
Service and maintain emergency lighting, smoke alarms, switchboards, and general electrical infrastructure
Complete work orders within required timeframes using BGIS systems
Support and mentor apprentices and junior technicians where required
Oversee and coordinate subcontractors when required
Ensure all works comply with WHS, compliance, environmental, and quality standards
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement and safe work practices across service delivery
Your Education, Experience & Skills
Certificate III in Electrotechnology
Qualified Supervisors Licence (or equivalent electrical licence)
White Card (Construction Induction)
Current Driver’s Licence
1 or more years of post-trade electrical maintenance experience
Strong fault-finding and electrical maintenance skills
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Full working rights in Australia (essential)
About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, project delivery, asset management, and technical services. With more than 10,000 employees globally, we deliver innovative service solutions across diverse sectors including government, healthcare, defence, commercial, education, and critical infrastructure. BGIS Self Perform specialises in delivering planned and reactive maintenance services across building, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fire disciplines nationally. We invest in our people through safe systems, modern equipment, and career development opportunities. Learn more: https://apac.bgis.com/
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Apply Now
If you’re a skilled Electrical Technician looking for job stability, strong benefits, and long-term career growth with an industry leader, we’d love to hear from you. Explore more opportunities at: https://apac.bgis.com/careers/
