Senior Electrical Engineer

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Senior Electrical Engineer – Engineering & Infrastructure
Drive complex infrastructure solutions that support patient care at Victoria’s largest public health service.

About the Role

Monash Health is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex electrical engineering solutions across our large and diverse healthcare infrastructure portfolio.

Reporting to the Engineering and Infrastructure Senior Manager, this role is central to ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of hospital assets, supporting everything from major capital projects to lifecycle asset renewal.

You will lead asset management planning, provide expert technical advice, and ensure our electrical systems and services not only meet today’s compliance and performance standards—but are future-ready to meet growing healthcare demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic electrical asset management plans, ensuring assets are safe, compliant, and optimised for lifecycle performance.
• Provide expert engineering guidance across major capital and infrastructure projects—from feasibility through to commissioning.
• Lead complex engineering initiatives across high-risk, high-value assets, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical services.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S, statutory regulations, and asset management frameworks such as AMAF.
• Manage consultants and contractors to ensure high-quality and cost-effective outcomes.
• Monitor and manage electrical infrastructure performance via the Asset Information Management System (AIMS) and other digital tools.
• Collaborate with operations and facilities management teams to address engineering challenges with sustainable, safe, and reliable solutions.
• Support Monash Health’s emission reduction and energy management initiatives through innovation and design excellence.

This is a Full Time Position based at Monash Medical Centre Clayton

About You

You’re a senior-level electrical engineer with a deep understanding of complex healthcare environments. You're known for your technical rigour, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership style.

You’ll have:

Qualifications and Registration

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience (preferably with exposure to healthcare projects)
• CPEng status or working towards accreditation
• Business or project management qualifications (desirable)

Technical Experience

• Deep knowledge of LV and HV power systems, building services, and essential safety systems
• Proven track record in detailed electrical design, documentation, and technical calculations
• Experience working with Building Management Systems (e.g., Schneider, Johnson Controls)
• Excellent understanding of Australian Standards, Building Codes, and statutory requirements
• Ability to navigate complex design and compliance requirements in operational health settings
• Strong skills in project scoping, contractor management, budgeting, and risk mitigation
• Experience with asset management and maintenance programs within a regulated industry

Soft Skills

• Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels
• High attention to detail with a passion for continuous improvement
• A collaborative, solution-oriented approach to engineering leadership

Why Join Monash Health?

At Monash Health, you’ll play a key role in shaping infrastructure that enables exceptional patient care.

You’ll benefit from:

• A high-impact role within a values-led public health service
• The opportunity to work on complex projects with real community impact
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary packaging
• A culture that values innovation, safety, and professional growth

Ready to Power the Future of Healthcare?

If you’re looking for your next challenge in a role that combines engineering excellence, sustainability, and purpose—apply now.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Ahmed Mostafa- Head Engineering and Facilities Management on 0456 873 790 

Position Description can be found here

PD Senior Electrical Engineer.pdf

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 28th July 2025