Electrician

We currently have an opportunity for a Facilities Technician - Electrician to join our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team. Reporting to Site Manager / Team Leader, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. This involves the proactive management and delivery to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 100 courts and 157 community correctional sites. This contract underpins the provision of availability of facilities to support a core Government service.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Zero Harm above all else.
• Working under the direction (direct or indirect) of your designated leader undertaking works related to the delivery of service and /or projects.
• Working within the parameters relevant to the work, e.g., time, materials, costs, resources.
• Promoting strong collaborative customer relationships with positive interactions and value adding activities.
• Assisting in the generation of specifications, engineering, designing, scoping, costing, and quoting of solutions as requested.
• Working within, and assist with, risk and event management and mitigation guidelines.
• Promoting business according to our Values.
• Ensuring your assigned works is coordinated and undertaken in an efficient, compliant manner.
• Supporting with solid technical solutions, primarily with electrical, air-conditioning, mechanical and facilities assets.
• Supervise, mentor, and train apprentice/ junior electricians.

This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused, enjoys a challenge, and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Zero Harm championing.
• Current electrical registration and practising license.
• Minimum five years’ post qualification experience within the electrical, air-conditioning, facilities and building maintenance industries.
• Appreciation of fundamental aspects of business, including operation and basic financial.
• Delivery (service/ project) skills and experience.
• Excellent verbal communication, ability to relate to people at all levels.
• Prioritising, self, and stress management skills.
• Ownership and commitment.
• Lateral, strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Motivated, positive and outcome orientated.
• Seeks challenges and question status quo with a view for improvements.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
• A company car is provided as part of this role.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 736527.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.