Electrician

About this role

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services. Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services. A vacancy exists for a qualified Electrician within the Facilities & Maintenance Department to, under the direction of the Chief Engineer, apply your trade skills and knowledge to maintain a wide range of electrical systems, plant and equipment. The successful applicant will have an Electrical Mechanic trade qualification, a Victorian “A” Grade Electricians Licence and significant experience in electrical installation, repairs and maintenance. Experience in health or closely related fields is not essential although desirable. Our Region: • Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast. • An easy 2 1⁄2 hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities. • We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12. • Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. • Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast. • https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home • https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/ The successful applicant will benefit from: • Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs. • Employee Assistant Programs (EAP) • Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership • Social Club Benefits • Support for our diverse workforce Applying for the role: • Enquiries can be made with Matthew Charleston on (03) 5722 5291 • Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended • A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/ • Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD • Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application • To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/ • All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria • Applications close Sunday, 16th of August 2026