Electrical Coordinator

VPS 4.1: $97955 per annum 12% superannuation
Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years
Closing date for application: 5pm on 03 February 2026

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a qualified and licensed electrician to fill the role of Electrical Coordinator. This position is responsible for providing high quality electrical and allied technical services executing various projects and maintaining key building services systems across current and future NGV facilities.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

You will be working as part of a small team of electricians within the Engineering team to plan and deliver electrical and technical services for projects exhibitions and events across NGV sites ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. You will provide technical advice reports and recommendations as required. Other key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the operation of building services technical systems including Building Automation Systems (BAS) backup generators and UPS systems to support efficient and effective operation maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Supervising electrical works by contractors overseeing testing and commissioning of electrical works ensuring updates to site documentation and verify compliance with relevant standards and procedures.
• Coordinating and utilising CMMS/CAFM systems to improve asset reliability reduce downtime and optimise maintenance and facilities costs. Utilising Smart Building Systems Building Management Systems (BMS) Backup Generators and UPS systems to facilitate asset operation and fault finding.

To be successful you will be a fully qualified electrician holding a current A Grade electrical licence (required).

You will have demonstrated post-apprenticeship studies in an allied electrical field such as PLC programming Electronics CCTV security HVAC BMS Sustainability and/or Embedded Systems. You have proven experience in a similar role for no less than 5 years coupled with an excellent and current knowledge of building management systems and preventative maintenance practices.
You will also have sound knowledge of the interpretation and application of relevant OHS legislations rules and regulations (Australian Standards) and relevant legislation (building codes fire safety) and international standards.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a functional pre-employment assessment to ensure that safety and capability of performing the key physical demands of this position.

For more details please refer to the attached role statement.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role please go to Apply and include the following documents in your application:

• A resume/CV
• A cover letter
• A statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement

Applications close at 5pm on 03 February 2026.

If you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments such as the role statement in an accessible format (e.g. large print) please contact the People and Culture team at or by using the National Relay Service on 133 677 and asking for 0.