Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Brisbane QLD

Territory Officer Level 8 (TO8) | Full time Ongoing

The Indian Ocean Territories Administration (IOTA) is currently seeking a motivated, professional and suitably qualified individual to join our team as an HV/LV Electrician within the Indian Ocean Territories Power Service (IOTPS) based on Christmas Island. If you’ve been looking for a change of scenery plus all the benefits, this might be the opportunity for you!

About the Role

As an HV/LV Electrician you will be responsible for:

- Constructing, maintaining, inspecting and repairing underground high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical distribution equipment;
- Maintaining, servicing and repairing power station generation and auxiliary equipment;
- Carry out fault response call outs, including electric shock investigations;
- Maintaining maintenance and inspection records in paper and computerised formats;
- Maintaining a safe working environment at all times;
- On a lifestyle friendly schedule (Monday – Friday) with shared on-call requirements.

About You

To be considered, applicants must:

- Hold a WA Unrestricted Electrical Worker’s Licence at time of commencement.
- Applicants with Interstate or New Zealand Electrical Licences which are eligible for mutual recognition in Western Australia are welcome to apply.

- Hold a current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence transferable to the Territories.

Our ideal candidate will have:

- demonstrated experience performing a range of electrical work applicable to the position;
- demonstrated experience in completing written records of maintenance,



testing and inspection;
- demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Work Health and Safety regulations, codes and specifications;
- experience in the application of safe work behaviours; and
- experience living and working in a remote cross-cultural setting will be well regarded.

Further, the following qualifications and skillsets would be advantageous:

- HV switching, LV rescue and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- MR Drivers Licence
- Working at heights
- EWP LicenceCert III in ESI – Distribution Underground, Cert III in ESI – Distribution Overhead or relevant HV cable jointing units.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment assessment and satisfy a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to living within the idyllic backdrop of Christmas Island, the successful applicant will receive:

- Package of up to $162,416, including 16% superannuation and District Allowance, plus
- On-call and penalty rates on overtime, plus
- Annual return airfares allowance to Perth for you and eligible dependents, plus more.

If relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories, you will also receive:

- Relocation Assistance, including packing and shipping of your personal effects, door-to-door delivery service and storage provisions;
- Heavily subsidized housing;
- Heavily subsidized motor vehicle (with fuel) for work and private use.

Further Information

For further information regarding this position please contact Nick Ingwersen (Power Services Manager) on or **************@infrastructure.gov.au.

Applications close 4.00pm (Christmas Island local time) (CXT) (UTC+7), Wednesday 19 August 2026.

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📌 HV/LV Electrician - Christmas Island (Brisbane City)
🏢 Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and
📍 Brisbane City