Electrical Engineering Technician

An Electrical Engineering Technician designs, tests, installs, and maintains electrical systems and equipment in industrial, commercial, or infrastructure settings under the direction of electrical engineers. They work with technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and electrical machinery to ensure systems meet Australian Standards (AS/NZS) and comply with workplace safety regulations. The role involves hands-on work with test equipment, troubleshooting faulty installations, and documenting technical specifications.

Interpret electrical circuit diagrams, schematic drawings, and technical blueprints to understand system design and specifications. Assemble and wire electrical components including switchboards, control panels, motors, and transformers according to design specifications. Test electrical systems and circuits using multimeters, oscilloscopes, insulation testers, and power analysers to verify performance and compliance. Diagnose electrical faults in equipment or installations using systematic troubleshooting methods and test results. Install electrical conduits, cable trays, and cabling following Australian Standards AS/NZS 3000 (the Wiring Rules). Conduct earth continuity and insulation resistance testing to verify safety compliance before systems are energised. Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment including cleaning, lubrication, and component inspection. Prepare technical reports and test certificates documenting electrical installations, faults identified, and corrective actions taken.

The standard entry pathway requires a diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree (ABS skill level 2). Specific qualification requirements vary by employer and state. Some employers may accept equivalent experience. Check yourcareer.gov.au for available courses and dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/free-tafe for subsidised training options.

Getting the right qualification takes 2 to 3 years full-time study or apprenticeship, and you'll need to pass competency assessments in AS/NZS 3000. The work is detail-heavy and mistakes mean serious safety risks or expensive rework.

Technicians are needed where there's heavy industry, power infrastructure, or large-scale construction. Remote work is not common in this role.

Published for ANZSCO unit group 3123, the wider group this job sits in, not for this job on its own.

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.

• Abide by regulations on banned materialscore
• Attention to Detailcore
• Digital Literacycore
• Incident Reportingcore
• Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
• Problem Solvingcore
• Process Documentationcore
• Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
• Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
• Report Writingcore
• Risk Identificationcore
• Team Collaborationcore
• Time Management and Prioritisationcore
• Verbal Communicationcore
• Written Communicationcore
• Active Listening
• Adjust engineering designs
• Continuous Learning and Upskilling
• Data Entry and Accuracy
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Process Improvement Identification
• Record Management
• Research and Analysis
• Stakeholder Communication

• ABS OSCA 2024, occupation definition and task statements
• ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
• ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on usual place of residence (Custom Report). OSCA Experimental Estimates.

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What Electrical Engineering Technician workers move into, from ten years of tax records.

Last updated: 30 October 2026