Industrial Electrician

What’s on Offer:

• $44.54 to $48.12 (base rate) + $7.60 (trade allowance) + $1.69 (electrical license allowance) = $53.83 - $57.41 p/hr + super (depends on skills, experience and relevant certificates/tickets) 
• Full-time 40 hours, with 1 x RDO every month
• Tool of Trade Vehicle provided, phone and tablet
• We pride our services on delivering service excellence to the communities we live in.
• Gain that genuine work-life balance you’ve been searching for in your trade
• Access to VenPerks includes offers and discounts to leading brands
• Access to Ventia Academy includes training, development and accelerated learning programs
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.

About the Project

Supporting Seqwater, Ventia deliver preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance and construction works along with electrical, mechanical and instrumental services across its water network. Servicing across 35 water treatment plants, 95 pump stations and 26 referable dams.

About the Role

We’re seeking a qualified Electrician to deliver minor capital works across multiple sites. This hands-on role involves electrical installations, upgrades, and commissioning, with a focus on safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver minor capital works including electrical installations, upgrades, and asset replacements across diverse environments
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and work orders to ensure accurate and compliant execution
• Perform installation and commissioning of electrical systems including switchboards, motors, instrumentation, and control panels
• Supervise onsite contractors and coordinate with other trades to ensure safe and efficient delivery
• Travel across designated sites, participating in inductions, toolbox talks, and pre-start meetings
• Adhere to WHS protocols, electrical standards, and company policies throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify and report risks, delays, or faults, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• **Candidates must be willing to undergo a medical and police check as part of the recruitment process**

About You

• Experience in construction, installation and commissioning
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Strong safety awareness and teamwork skills
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel
• Trade qualification as an Electrician
• QLD Electrical licence
• Low Voltage Rescue and CPR Training UETDRRF004 & HLTAID009 (1 year validity)
• Confined Space Entry - RIIWHS202E, MSMPER205,MSMPER200 (3-year validity)
• Working at Heights - RIIWHS204E (2-year validity)
• Gas test Atmosphere- MSMWHS217 (3-year validity)
• Instrumentation certificate, highly regarded
• EEHA - Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical (5-year validity), highly regarded
• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - HLTAID001 (1 year validity) , highly regarded
• Provide First Aid - HLTAID003 (3-year validity), highly regarded

**About Ventia
**As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
   
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply    
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 168208