Role Summary:
- Location: Bacchus Marsh Hospital (primarily)
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: Metal Technician Level 10 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Western Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Electrician (Grade 10) to join our Facilities Maintenance team. This role is responsible for the maintenance, repair, testing and installation of electrical systems and infrastructure across multiple Western Health sites.
Working within a healthcare environment, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of essential services, including power distribution systems, emergency power supplies, lighting, building services and critical clinical infrastructure. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, contractors and other trades to support the delivery of high-quality patient care through reliable facility operations.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical infrastructure and building services equipment.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
- Maintain and test essential services including emergency lighting, generators, UPS systems and switchboards.
- Coordinate and supervise contractors undertaking electrical works across Western Health facilities.
- Support capital works, refurbishments and infrastructure improvement projects.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and documented within maintenance management systems.
About you:
- Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial, industrial or healthcare electrical maintenance environments.
- Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, electrical safety regulations and essential services compliance requirements.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and respond effectively to critical breakdowns.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel between Western Health sites.
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about maintaining critical infrastructure, delivering reliable essential services and supporting patient care through excellence in facility management, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 11 August 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Sandeep Hateli (Engineering Facilities Manager) on 0422 048 481 or [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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