Electrician - A Grade

Position Title: Electrician – A Grade      

Classification: OB38                          

Salary per hour: $48.31 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing full-time

Award: Victorian Public Health Sector (Maintenance) Multi-Employer Agreement 2021 – 2025

Role description

Our health service is seeking a qualified and motivated A‑Grade Electrician to join our Operations and Asset Management Team. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the safety, reliability, and compliance of electrical infrastructure across our hospital, including systems classified as VHBA Essential Electrical Services.

As an A‑Grade Electrician, you will ensure the safe operation, maintenance, and compliance of electrical systems that support patient care. You will work across a diverse acute and clinical environment, managing complex assets, responding to critical faults, and ensuring all electrical systems meet Victorian legislation, Australian Standards, and VHBA requirements.

This role suits an electrician who is organised, safety‑driven, and comfortable working in a dynamic healthcare environment where reliability and accuracy are essential.

If you are passionate about high‑quality electrical work, public safety, and supporting essential clinical services, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

• A current A‑Grade Electrical Licence (Victoria).
• Strong understanding of Essential Electrical Services and relevant legislation/standards.
• Experience working in complex facilities—healthcare or similar highly regulated environments (desired but not essential).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety, accuracy, and reliability.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Benedict Stewart – Facilities Manager on 03 5471 3531

Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.