EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI): ELECTRICIANS & LEADING HAND ELECTRICIANS

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, and Subclass 485, 491, and 191 visa holders who seeking meaningful career exposure in regional NSW.

About This Opportunity

Partnering with a global market leader in facilities management provides an outstanding pipeline of stable work, highly competitive industry pay, and robust pathways to transition into structural leadership roles. Compass Group Australia, through its specialist infrastructure brands like DeltaFM and ESS, manages comprehensive asset portfolios, essential engineering services, and village infrastructure across the country's resource, defense, and corporate sectors. We are actively establishing an Expression of Interest (EOI) talent pool for qualified Electricians and Electrical Leading Hands to service upcoming contract wins, preventative maintenance schedules, and long-term asset operations throughout the Dubbo and regional New South Wales footprint.

Job Summary

Compass Group Australia is seeking proactive, safety-focused, and trade-qualified Electricians and Leading Hand Electricians for upcoming deployment opportunities in Dubbo, NSW. Whether working as a hands-on maintenance tradesperson or stepping up to guide field crews as an Electrical Leading Hand, you will play a vital role in ensuring the continuous reliability, electrical safety, and compliance of large-scale commercial facilities, utility assets, or remote operational camps. These positions require a combination of reactive fault-finding expertise, planned inspection discipline, and a strong personal commitment to a zero-harm workplace culture.

• Employer Name: Compass Group Pty Limited (DeltaFM / ESS Support Services)
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
• Desirable Education Level: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or related studies with an unrestricted NSW Electrical Licence.
• Work Arrangement: Drive-In, Drive-Out (DIDO) or regional site roster options depending on final project allocation.
• Employment Location:  Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, 2830
• Estimated Salary: Competitive annual permanent salary + standard superannuation, uniform allowances, and extensive corporate retail perks..
• Application Deadline: Early applications are encouraged. The advertiser reserves the right to remove this listing without notice once the position is no longer available.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive electrical installations, preventative maintenance, statutory inspections, and testing across corporate, commercial, or industrial facilities.
• Perform rapid, accurate fault diagnosis, circuit troubleshooting, and high-quality reactive repairs on power distribution systems, HVAC wiring, and general light and power layouts.
• Ensure all electrical installations and modifications conform strictly to AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules), site-specific technical guidelines, and statutory safety codes.
• Manage digital work orders via the asset management system (CMMS), logging completed tasks, safety checks, electrical certificates, and parts usage.
• For Leading Hand Applicants: Actively coordinate daily on-site trade crews, manage labor allocation, coordinate materials, conduct daily pre-starts/toolbox talks, and oversee apprentice training.
• Collaborate dynamically within multi-trade environments alongside plumbers, carpenters, and facilities managers to complete complex asset upgrades smoothly.
• Champion site safety by drafting Job Safety Analyses (JSA), evaluating Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and maintaining isolation lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) integrity.

Skills & Requirements

• Must hold a valid, Unrestricted Australian Electrical Trade Qualification and an active NSW Electrical Licence.
• Proven post-trade experience in a commercial facility, industrial plant, resource sector, or heavy infrastructure maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing specialized testing equipment, digital multimeters, insulation testers, and hand-held trade tools safely.
• Strong technical capacity to read, interpret, and execute detailed electrical schematics, line diagrams, and building blueprints.
• Must possess a valid, current Australian Driver’s Licence to navigate regional client sites safely.
• Must hold a valid General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current CPR / LVR (Low Voltage Rescue) certifications are highly valued.
• Must pass standard pre-employment screening processes, including a comprehensive National Police Check and a medical clearance test containing drug and alcohol analysis.
• Leading Hand Requirements: Demonstrated past experience supervising small trade teams, running safety briefs, and controlling project delivery metrics.

Benefits

• Exceptional long-term employment stability backed by a massive, multi-billion-dollar global facilities portfolio and continuous domestic contract growth.
• Clear, structured pathways for rapid professional growth, allowing qualified A-Grade Electricians to smoothly step up into formal Leading Hand, Supervisory, or Project Management tracks.
• Excellent corporate rewards structure offering wide-ranging retail discounts, food vouchers, health insurance perks, and commercial corporate partnerships.
• Comprehensive trade support with all premium high-visibility uniforms, specialized trade tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
• A safety-first working culture focused on ongoing technical upskilling, regular safety modules, and practical site training.

Important Applicant Information

• Visa Profile Matching: These roles support localized facilities and operations within regional New South Wales. streams) are welcome to apply. Please note that international offshore recruitment or global relocation funding assistance is not available for this regional EOI pipeline.
• Expression of Interest Process: By submitting your profile to this EOI, your technical credentials, licensing status, and work history will be pre-screened by our central talent acquisition team, ensuring you receive priority consideration as matching operations mobilize across the region.
• Please note: The employer has not indicated that offshore international visa sponsorship is accessible for this placement.

Required Application Documents:

• A thoroughly detailed professional trade resume detailing your commercial/industrial electrical maintenance experience, leadership roles (if applicable), and active contact info.
• Clear digital copies of your Unrestricted NSW Electrical Licence card, Trade Certificate, Construction White Card, and Driver's Licence.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders with full, unconditioned local work authorization.

About The Employer

Compass Group is the global leader in food and support services, employing over 500,000 passionate team members across 45 countries. In Australia, Compass Group delivers top-tier facilities management, catering, asset upkeep, and hospitality services via its specialized divisions to major projects, remote mining camps, defense operations, and corporate headquarters nationwide. Committed to local employment, structural diversity, and workplace safety, Compass Group provides a solid base where trade professionals can build exceptional, long-term careers.

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Original Source: Compass Group Careers Portal — Job Ref: EOI Electricians & Leading Hand Electricians (Dubbo, NSW)