Electrical systems engineer

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Role highlights

• Play a critical role in keeping Australia’s high‑containment ACDP facility safe, reliable and operational.
• Apply your electrical engineering expertise to shape smart, cost‑effective solutions across capital works and change.
• Join a collaborative, safety‑first team with 15.4% Super
About CSIRO As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au for more information. The opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Electrical Maintenance, the Electrical Systems Engineer plays a key role in providing expert engineering oversight and technical advice across capital works, maintenance, operational activities and formal change management. You’ll apply your professional judgement and strong communication skills to deliver practical, cost‑effective solutions that support the safe operation and ongoing integrity of the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) high‑containment facility in Geelong. Working closely with CSIRO Business & Infrastructure Services (CBIS) engineering teams, you’ll support the resolution of operational and maintenance issues impacting plant performance, contribute to project delivery, and manage deferred maintenance activities from initiation through to completion. To be successful, you’ll bring significant experience in the design, installation, commissioning and/or servicing of electrical systems, process instrumentation and control systems, gained within a heavy industrial, process, building services or manufacturing environment. High-level duties include:
• As owner of the ACDP Engineering Standard (Electrical), be responsible for reviewing and updating the Standard to reflect new technical insights, regulatory changes, lessons learned and site-specific requirements and communicating clearly and promptly any changes made to the Standard to the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that all electrical work carried out on site complies with the requirements of the ACDP Engineering Standard (Electrical) through all phases of work – design, construction, inspection, commissioning, witness testing and final review of as-built documentation and ITP records, and provide a Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for any and all changes to ACDP electrical, dry fire and EWIS infrastructure through a documented review and sign-off procedure
• Provide technical advice / support relevant to ACDP electrical, dry fire and EWIS systems and procedures for minor and capital works projects in the form of as-built drawings, documents, records and operability/maintainability/reliability requirements.
• Project manage deferred maintenance tasks, including cost estimation, design (drawings/specifications), procurement, preparation of scope of works, contractor engagement/management, HSE (isolations, permits, ARAs, safe systems of work, etc), workflow planning, budget management, stakeholder communication (before, during and after works), testing/commissioning, asset management (updating CMMS), documentation (drawings, SOPs, SWIs, PMs), removal of redundant equipment and waste, provision and administration of operation and maintenance training packages.
• Update technical documentation for HV/LV systems, power generation and electrical plant including communication of changes, provision of documentation at point of use and archiving of superseded or obsoleted documentation.
• Provide on-call support for electrical, dry fire and EWIS plant equipment.
Role particulars Location and office arrangements: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Geelong Salary: AU$118,102 – AU$127,808 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 18 months Reference: 102830 As the successful candidate, you will bring: Essential Criteria
• Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (electrical or electronic) from a recognised tertiary educational institution, together with eligibility for professional membership of the Institute of Engineers, Australia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including demonstrated experience in report and documentation writing.
• Significant experience in design, development installation, commissioning and/or servicing of electrical systems, process instrumentation and controls gained in a heavy industrial, process industry, building services, or manufacturing plant environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to HS&E, safe working practices, including access permit procedures.
• Power Generation and High Voltage Distribution Equipment
• Energy management
• Building services and Mechanical plant
• Process control
• Instrumentation
• Proven competence in the application of Risk Management techniques.
• A sound understanding of plant diagnostics and maintenance methods.
• Experience in project management.
Desirable
• Post graduate studies in system engineering.
• Expertise in computers and network systems involving automated control systems.
• Experience in design, development installation, commissioning and/or servicing of SCADA & PLC systems for process plant.
• A good knowledge of predictive, proactive and reliability-centred maintenance.
For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description . Not sure if you meet all the criteria? While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description. Setting you up for success We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact ***email_hidden*** and let us know how we can support you. Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements We work flexibly at CSIRO , offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO . Inclusion and belonging Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted. CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award. Eligibility This is a security assessed position, applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens with the successful candidate being required to be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements, including Security Assessment/Microbiological Security Requirements for Personnel Working on the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) Site. Child safety CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy . How To Apply Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role. Applications close 2 July 2026, 11pm AEDT