Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Sydney CBD NSW

Christmas Island | Territory Officer Level 8

2 x Full Time Ongoing Vacancies

Package starting from $144k per annum + relocation + subsidised housing

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is responsible for administering state-type services to the Australian Territories of Christmas Island (CI) and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI).

The Indian Ocean Territories Administration (IOTA) is currently seeking a motivated, professional and suitably qualified electrician to join our team as a HV/LV Electrician / Electrical Technician within the Indian Ocean Territories Power Service (IOTPS) based on Christmas Island.

If are looking for a change of scenery, with life-style friendly benefits, this is the opportunity for you

About the Role

The key responsibilities of the HV/LV Electrician / Electrical Technician are to:

- Construct, maintain, and repair underground high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical distribution network assets as directed by the Electrical Supervisor;
- Maintain, service and repair power station generation and auxiliary electrical equipment and instrumentation;
- Carry out HV and LV switching operations, including the issuing and receiving of permits;
- Be available for an on-call roster to respond to network faults and shock call investigations;
- Fault find, read and understand schematic and single line drawings;
- Maintain maintenance and inspection records in paper and computerised formats;
- Maintain a protected working environment at all times;
- Participate in shared on-call requirements.

Within five months of commencing employment, you undertake the following appointment, depending on department needs at the time:

- Designation as Inspector (Electricity), or




- Be listed as a nominee on the Departments’ in-house installing work licence.

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 working as an electrician on an electricity supply network, within an operating power station, or in an industrial workplace.
- Demonstrated understanding of electrical installations, the application of the Wiring Rules and the Electrical Requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility, be organised and drive positive outcomes in situations where scope is unclear or changes.
- Strong knowledge and commitment to WHS regulations and practices,
- Applicants with qualifications or experience in High voltage switching, cable jointing, instrumentation or fault finding will be highly regarded.

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 being part of a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development, the successful applicant will receive:

- Base salary from $111,437 per annum (full-time equivalent), plus
- On-call allowance
- Overtime rates on any additional hours worked
- Employer contribution to superannuation at 16% of base salary, plus
- District allowance payable of $492 for individuals or $825 with dependants per fortnight in addition to base salary, plus
- Generous leave entitlements, including 27 days annual leave, plus
- Annual return airfare allowance to Perth for you and eligible dependents, plus
- If relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories,
- Relocation Assistance including packing, door-to-door

📌 HV/LV Electrician (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
📍 Sydney