✅ Be part of a genuinely emerging industry with long-term growth potential
✅ Lead technical operations in Australia's evolving battery recycling sector
✅ Work with cutting-edge EV and energy storage technologies
✅ Ongoing training and support from experienced industry specialists
✅ Opportunity to shape procedures, standards and workforce capability
✅ Safety-first culture with modern equipment and facilities
About the Role
Reporting to the Site Manager, this is a hands-on technical leadership position that combines electrical expertise, safety leadership and workforce development.
Working alongside experienced battery recovery specialists, you'll become the licensed authority on site for battery de-energisation, energy recovery and dismantling activities. You'll help establish best practices, develop safe operating procedures and mentor developing technicians as the business continues to grow.
This opportunity is ideal for a qualified electrician looking to move beyond traditional electrical work and into a future-focused industry at the intersection of sustainability, recycling and advanced technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely assess, de-energise and dismantle end-of-life EV and battery energy storage systems.
- Develop and maintain safe work procedures, risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
- Lead battery recovery and diagnostics activities using specialised energy recovery equipment.
- Ensure compliance with Victorian electrical safety requirements and dangerous goods obligations.
- Champion best practice safety standards, including thermal runaway prevention, PPE compliance and emergency response procedures.
- Supervise,
mentor and train trainees and operational staff to build technical capability across the team.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across safety, productivity and operational performance.
- Act as the key electrical authority within the facility.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence.
- Strong understanding of low-voltage electrical systems and safe isolation procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and risk management.
- Experience following and developing safe systems of work.
- Current First Aid, CPR and Low Voltage Rescue certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Forklift licence, or willingness to obtain.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Ability to work in a hands-on, operational workplace.
Highly Regarded
- Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV batteries or renewable energy technologies.
- Battery Storage Accreditation or Solar Accreditation Australia qualifications.
- EV battery competencies, including vehicle depowering certifications.
- Experience working with high-voltage DC systems.
- Dangerous Goods handling experience, particularly lithium-ion batteries.
- Previous experience mentoring, supervising or training team members.
What's On Offer
- The opportunity to establish yourself in a rapidly growing specialist industry.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development.
- Support towards emerging battery and EV industry certifications.
- Direct involvement in building Australia's battery resource recovery capability.
- Long-term career growth in an industry with significant future demand.
- A supportive, safety-focused team environment.