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What this job is
An Electrical Distribution Trades Worker installs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution infrastructure including overhead lines, underground cables, switchgear, and substations that supply power to premises and networks. They work on-site and in the field to ensure safe and reliable delivery of electricity, following Australian Standards and Safe Work Australia regulations. The role involves diagnosing electrical faults, performing scheduled maintenance, and responding to outages across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Pay
A$2,731 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Calculate needs for construction supplies
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Digital Literacy
- Process Documentation
- Stakeholder Communication