Looking for an electrical role with more variety and flexibility? Use your trade skills to help keep essential hospital services running safely and reliably.

$70,017.00 - $80,520.00 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ691539 | Grade: Electrical Tradesperson Level 1-4 | Applications close: Sunday 4 October, 2026

Flexible hours between 6am and 6pm | Mostly indoor, air-conditioned work | On-call and overtime opportunities

About the role

As an Electrical Tradesperson, you’ll provide day-to-day electrical services across Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, based at Wollongong Hospital. Working as part of a trades team, you’ll maintain, repair and support electrical plant, equipment and installations across hospitals and health facilities, responding to maintenance priorities while minimising interruptions to services.

Key Responsibilities

- Undertake routine and corrective maintenance across electrical plant and equipment.

- Complete repairs, new electrical installations and alterations to existing installations.

- Respond to emerging maintenance issues and help plan and prioritise works within required timeframes.

- Coordinate with other staff, departments and contractors to minimise interruptions and support the smooth operation of services.

- Ensure electrical work is completed in line with relevant policies, Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and legislative requirements.

- Assist with after-hours and emergency response and participate in the on-call roster as required.

While primarily based at Wollongong Hospital,



you may also undertake maintenance and repairs at other ISLHD facilities across the District.

More from your trade career

You’ll have access to a range of practical benefits and opportunities to develop your skills, including:

- Adaptable working hours between 6am and 6pm

- Mostly indoor, air-conditioned work

- Licence allowances for eligible trade qualifications, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC

- Additional allowances where applicable, including dirt, fouled equipment and confined space

- Training opportunities including working at heights and confined space

- Second apprenticeship opportunities, subject to approval, with day release available.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)




- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.

- Current NSW Trade Licence (Electrical) and/or Qualified Supervisors Certificate (Electrical)

- Current Unrestriced NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

- - - - For role-related queries or help applying, contact Nicholas Webb at [email protected]

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

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