Senior Electrical Technical Officer - Engineering Maintenance

Senior Electrical Technical Officer - Engineering Maintenance

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Why You'll Love This Role

Are you an experienced electrical professional looking to take ownership of high-impact infrastructure projects?

As the Senior Electrical Technical Officer, you'll play a critical role in planning, coordinating and delivering the City's lighting and electrical infrastructure programs. From street lighting upgrades and LED conversion projects to asset management and contractor coordination, you'll help ensure our community benefits from safe, efficient and sustainable infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, project management capability and stakeholder engagement skills while working on a diverse portfolio of public infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with contractors, consultants, utility providers and internal stakeholders to drive positive outcomes for the community.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver lighting infrastructure renewal projects
• Coordinate maintenance and inspection programs
• Manage contractors, consultants and suppliers
• Assess lighting upgrade and modification requests
• Liaise with Western Power and utilities
• Monitor project budgets and expenditure
• Maintain lighting asset management data
• Provide specialist electrical technical advice

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Qualifications

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a technically skilled electrical professional with strong project delivery experience and a passion for public infrastructure. You'll ideally bring:

• Electrical trade or engineering qualification
• Electrical infrastructure project delivery experience
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Experience managing external contractors effectively
• Ability to interpret technical documentation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication
• Sound knowledge of lighting infrastructure practices

Additional Information

Why You'll Love Working Here

Work Your Way

9 day Fortnight and free parking.

Rewarding You

Up to 24% superannuation with matching contributions and additional leave options.

Feel Your Best

Gym membership discounts, wellbeing initiatives and active social opportunities.

Explore all our benefits at: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to Elwyn Lan on (08) 9205 7052

Applications close: Monday 28 September 2026 at 6:00pm

Please note we may commence shortlisting and interviewing before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early.

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.