Maintenance careers at WA Country Health Service

Position Profile:

We are seeking a suitably experienced person to carry out maintenance, repair and operational requirements of all electrical services at health sites located in Esperance and Norseman.

Area Profile:

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

Suitability Requirement 1 Safe, compliant electrical maintenance expertise

Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compliant and reliable electrical maintenance services within complex operational environments, applying sound technical judgement to support the continuity, safety and performance of critical infrastructure.

Suitability Requirement 2 Independent regional service delivery

Demonstrated capacity to work independently across dispersed worksites, effectively prioritising competing maintenance demands, managing workloads and responding appropriately to routine and urgent operational requirements.





Suitability Requirement 3 Safety and compliance focus

Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, risk management and regulatory compliance, consistently applying safe work practices and identifying potential hazards to minimise risks to patients, staff, contractors and infrastructure.

Suitability Requirement 4 Communication and stakeholder engagement

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships, provide clear technical advice and maintain effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders in a customer-focused healthcare environment.

Suitability Requirement 5 Flexibility and regional operational support

Demonstrated flexibility and commitment to regional service delivery, including travelling between sites, participating in on‑call responses and contributing positively to team capability, service improvement and organisational objectives.

Employee Benefits:

- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information:

We encourage you to contact Allan Edwards on .

Applicants Are Required To Provide





- A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
- The names and contact details of two (2) skilled referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.

We encourage you to contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

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📌 Electrician (Shire of Esperance)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
📍 Shire of Esperance