Workshop Services Technician - Electrician

• Effectively plan work to enable safe and efficient completion to the required standards of quality, cost and time
• $94,582+ with 16.5% Super + benefits (RDO every fortnight).
• 18 month Fixed Term Appointment | Homebush. Grow your career with us today. 

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

You will be primarily involved in construction, repair, refurbishment and maintenance of apparatus and other related assets to ensure the safety, reliability, sustainability and affordability for customers of our network assets. Workshops services provides manufacturing services to assist Ausgrid to maintain its network with an ability to provide solutions for items required for the repair of the Network not readily available.  We are seeking a highly capable, electrical trade qualified power worker to effectively plan work to enable safe and efficient completion to the required standards of quality, cost and time.

We are located at our Homebush depot and offer a competitive salary package including 16.5% superannuation and a fortnightly rostered day off in support of work-life balance.

Qualifications

Qualified tradesman in:

• Cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or equivalent)
• Class C drivers’ licence.

Role overview

• Effectively plan work to enable safe and efficient completion to the required standards of quality, cost and time.
• Competently use basic hand and power operated power tools and equipment and basic hydraulic and air tools.
• Use, interpret and apply drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications.
• Effectively utilise computers and / or mobile devices for the completion of safety and other required documentation.
• Refurbishment, maintenance and repair of network mains and apparatus and associated equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be directed by your Manager, in line with the Work Level
• Standards and trade qualifications for this role.
• Conduct fault finding, testing and associated repair work.
• Undertake audits, inspections and compliance based documentation as per policies, standards and work instructions.

Essential Criteria

• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures such as safe working practices,
• WH&S WorkCover – General Induction.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of manual handling techniques.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with others, including customers.
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work activities.
• Proven capability to work effectively independently, within a team or work crew.
• Demonstrated experience in the construction, refurbishment, maintenance and repair of network mains and
• apparatus and associated network equipment

Desirable 

• Demonstrated experience in the trade role within the Workshop Services group that complement the services provided to electricity distribution industry.
• The organisation’s Fundamental Training – eg EEO, Privacy etc.
• Panel wiring experience

Life at Ausgrid 

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

Application close date: Tuesday 9 June 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

Interested, but unsure if you’re the right match? If you would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please contact the hiring leader - cchiodi@ausgrid.com.au

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Acquisition team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Ausgrid – An Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Values: Work Safe, Live Safe; Customer Focussed; Commercially Minded; Collaborative; Honest & Accountable; Respect