Licensed Electrician - Level 5
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. John Holland scores B on the Alion truth index.
About John Holland
At John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known at its heart infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work.
That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.
This Opportunity - Delivering 4 Customers
Partnering with Sydney Water, Delivering 4 Customers (D4C) supports the design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services as part of a long-term program of works.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage people of a diverse background to apply, including Indigenous Australians, female, and gender diverse candidates.
What we are looking for
We are currently seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our Operations & Maintenance team based in Daceyville covering the Sydney Metro region.
As an Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater assets.
Working within a safety-first environment, you will help ensure critical infrastructure is maintained to the highest operational standards.
What you'll be doing
As part of the Operations Maintenance team, your responsibilities will include:
- Safely undertaking all work in accordance with D4C and Sydney Water safety, environmental and compliance requirements.
- Performing preventative and planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment.
- Responding to equipment faults and breakdowns.
- Conducting inspections and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Carrying out fault finding, diagnostics and rectification works.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance and service records.
- Installing, testing and commissioning new equipment.
- Supporting general day-to-day maintenance activities across the network.
Asset types you'll work on
- UV treatment equipment
- Cathodic protection systems
- Chemical dosing equipment
- Wastewater and water pumping stations
- Low pressure and vacuum systems
- Mixers, blowers, gearboxes, skimmers, actuators and valves
- Generators and outage support equipment
- Wastewater treatment plant infrastructure
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential Requirements
- Current Electrical Licence
- Australian recognised electrical trade qualification
- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Strong commitment to safety
- Ability to perform physically demanding work
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of SCADA systems
- Experience with pumps, electric motors and associated equipment
- Strong understanding of maintenance procedures and compliance requirements
- Instrumentation qualifications or experience will be highly regarded
- Experience within water, utilities, industrial or maintenance environments
What we offer
- Permanent full-time position
- Day shift roster (Monday to Friday) with a 7:00am start
- Competitive hourly rate of $51.72 per hour
- Electrical licence allowance of $69.49 per week
- Additional site and industry allowances
- Tool of Trade vehicle provided
- Overtime opportunities available
- Rostered afternoon shift rotation (1 week in every 8 weeks)
- Afternoon shift loading of 15%
- On-call standby allowance of $111 per day
- RDOs and leave entitlements
- Access to a range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer and value the richness of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, gender diverse candidates and people from all backgrounds and cultures.
What's Next
Click Apply Now and submit your up-to-date CV outlining your skills, experience and qualifications.
Successful applicants will be invited to interview with the hiring team and will be required to complete:
- Pre-employment medical and functional assessment
- Drug and alcohol screening
- Police clearance
- Right to work verification
- Reference checks
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the advert closing, please assume we have progressed with other applicants on this occasion.
A talent pool may be established from this recruitment process, and suitable candidates may be contacted regarding future opportunities.