Electrician Work Experience jobs in Melbourne VIC

Downer has been awarded a major Integrated Facilities Management contract with Stockland, delivering services across a national portfolio of commercial offices, retail centres, logistics facilities and land lease communities. This long-term partnership reflects Downer’s strength in managing large, complex portfolios and delivering high quality services at scale.

Commencing in August 2026, we currently have an opportunity for Trade Qualified Electrician join our workforce and play a key role in supporting the effective and efficient management of properties across Stockland’s national portfolio, with multiple sites to support across the area.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes for our client and our communities.

What You’ll Do

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

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, and fault finding across residential units and common areas
• Ensure all electrical systems / lighting are safe, compliant, and operating efficiently
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, prioritising urgent issues that impact resident safety or comfort
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance to minimise disruptions and hazards
• Install, test, and maintain lighting, power outlets, safety switches, and other electrical equipment
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with relevant Australian standards and workplace health and safety requirements

What You’ll Bring

• A Grade Electrician’s Licence (VIC) issued by Energy Safe Victoria
• Trade qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or equivalent)
• Construction White Card / CPR / LVR Certification / Valid Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated experience in electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards, compliance, and WHS requirements
• Good time management, problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Prepared to undertake necessary pre-employment checks including National Police Check and medical
Working with children’s Check - mandatory

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

Why Downer?

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.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

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.

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.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

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.