City of Perth

Senior Electrical Officer

• $104,314 - $110,502 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Electrical Officer in the City of Perth, you will be responsible for the delivery and maintenance of both new and existing electrical and lighting infrastructure, within the City of Perth. The position ensures the City's electrical infrastructure are proactively maintained and managed in collaboration with internal stakeholders and City appointed contractors.

Reporting to the Principle Electrical Engineer within our Infrastructure and Assets team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Preparation of quotation request documentation for minor lighting and electrical infrastructure projects;
• Develop project briefs including scope, budgets and programs through liaison with City Units and computer-based systems;
• Under limited direction and in consultation with contractors, autonomously manage faults on lighting and electrical assets across the City boundary; and
• Maintain compliant work practices in accordance with all relevant legislation, recordkeeping frameworks and all other relevant Council policies and procedures, and other frameworks.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Cert IV qualification or higher in electrical works or a related discipline, with at least six years’ relevant experience;
• Experience in conducting discipline-specific research and analytical investigations;
• Thorough knowledge of electrical and lighting practices and principles and;
• Working knowledge of legislation, policies and best practice principles in asset management.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical;
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday 1 December 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.