Electrical Tradesman

White Light Electrical; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

PPE & specialist tooling supplied

Career progression to lead hand/superv

Job summary

White Light Electrical is a Rockhampton-based electrical contractor operating since 1993, offering long-term work with a strong pipeline. The role involves installing large site switchboards, conduits, and NBN equipment, with support from engineers and a focus on safety and quality.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate moving to Rockhampton. The company emphasizes a win-win culture and career advancement opportunities within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Queensland Electrical Mechanic License is required.
• Civil, subdivision, private network or street lighting experience or willingness to move into it.

Responsibilities

• Install site switchboards, pillars, conduits, cabling, street lights and NBN equipment.
• Organise and coordinate trenching, scheduling machinery and crews to keep civil works ahead of electrical.
• Liaise daily with site supervisors, builders and other trades to keep works sequenced and on program.
• Work with engineers and advisers on private HV network and battery system installations.
• Read and work from civil and electrical drawings, flag issues early.
• Keep site paperwork, pre starts and job records up to date.
• Take ownership of site quality, safety and presentation.

Skills

Patch management

Clear communication

Self-directed

Team coordination

Safety minded

Education

Queensland Electrical Mechanic License

Construction White Card

Job description

Here’s Why You Would Enjoy Working withWhite Light Electrical...

• You will be asked questions, for your feedback and value your experience
• You can share your experiences, challenges and ideas and feel appreciatedin our weekly team meetings
• You will respectedat all times, and not receive anger or criticism from management
• You’ll learn and be in charge of our systems, without intense supervision
• You’ll be treated how we want you to treat and talk to our employees and clients
• Your role is importantandsignificantas we’re a fast growing national company

About the Work

Works include but are not limited to installing large site switchboards, conduits, cabling, street lights, pillars and NBN equipment. You'll also be working alongside engineers and other technical advisers on private High Voltage network and battery systems.

The work is diverse, the pipeline is long, and it's a rare opportunity to be part of a large growing business.

What You'll Be Doing

Installation of site switchboards, pillars, conduits, cabling, street lights and NBN equipment

Organizing and coordinating trenching, including scheduling machinery and crews so the civil works stay ahead of the electrical

Liaising daily with site supervisors, builders and other trades to keep works sequenced and on program

Working with engineers and technical advisers on private HV network and battery system installations

Reading and working from civil and electrical drawings, and flagging issues early

Keeping site paperwork, pre starts and job records up to date

Taking ownership of your site's quality, safety and presentation

What You’ll Bring

Queensland Electrical Mechanic License

Civil, subdivision, private network or street lighting experience — or a strong desire to move into it

Construction White Card

The ability to run your own patch without someone standing over you

Clear, respectful communication with supervisors, clients and your crew

Handy but not essential — we'll train the right person: HV switching, EWP, confined space, LV rescue and CPR, telecommunications/NBN accreditation, or previous experience dealing with the local network authority.

Here’s Why You Would Enjoy Working with White Light Electrical...

You will be asked questions, for your feedback, and we value your experience

You can share your experiences, challenges and ideas and feel appreciated in our weekly team meetings

You will be respected at all times, and not receive anger or criticism from management

You’ll learn and be in charge of our systems, without intense supervision

You’ll be treated how we want you to treat and talk to our employees and clients

Your role is important and significant as we’re a fast growing national company

Your attitude is just as important as a decade of experience in the industry. We believe a great attitude makes you teachable to our way of operating in business using your experience.

What's On Offer

Long-term, secure work with a pipeline stretching over the next 5 years

All PPE and specialist tooling supplied

Genuine career progression to leading hand and supervisor for those who want it

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate moving to Rockhampton

About White Light Electrical

White Light Electrical has been operating since 1993 in the electrical contracting industry. Our business has grown significantly through 2020 and now in 2026 with lots of upcoming work over the next 5 years.

Our aim is to hire and then retain employees for their working career. This is achieved through a win-win culture of the company, the team and our customers.

White Light Electrical is very team orientated with our weekly meetings, performance recognition, variety of work and employee career advancement opportunities.

We believe that a person who loves their work, the workplace environment, their role, and the business they work for will all contribute to a long lasting mutually beneficial relationship.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.