Title:  Electrical Maintenance Officer

Electrical Maintenance Officer

• Engineering and Infrastructure Services | Be part of Melbourne’s largest public health services
• Permanent Full-Time role with ADO | 5 week’s annual leave
• Based across multiple sites in Burwood, Wantirna and Upper Ferntree Gully | Local shops and parks nearby

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Eastern Health Engineering and Infrastructure team as an Electrical Maintenance Officer.

Reporting to the Site Maintenance Supervisor for both the Peter James Centre and Wantirna Health, this role is responsible for maintaining building operations, including electrical systems, BMS control systems, and fire alarm infrastructure.

The role will at times act as a first responder to building and equipment faults, supervise specialist contractors and Eastern Health staff, and raise purchase orders for stock and equipment.

This position will primarily be based at the Peter James Centre and Wantirna Health, with occasional assistance required at Angliss Hospital and other designated Eastern Health sites.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential

• Victorian A Grade Electrical License
• Relevant experience in commercial or industrial sites
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable

Experience in the any of the following areas

• Able to read simple electrical schematics
• Mechanical services
• Air conditioning
• Medical gases
• Test Tagging certificate
• Understanding of building automation systems.
• Understanding of PLC and ladder logic Variable Speed Drives (VSD).

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Postion Description

Contact Person: Lachlan Glasgow

Contact Number: 03 9764 6479

Contact Email: lachlan.glasgow@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 11/02/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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