Electrician - Leading Hand

Engineering Trades Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 8/6 roster

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Leadership career in mining

Job summary

Leading Hand Electrician required for a gold mining operation on an 8/6 FIFO roster. This temp-to-perm opportunity seeks an experienced electrical leader to supervise site teams and drive maintenance across operations.

You will oversee installations, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance, ensure safety and compliance, and coordinate daily tasks with supervisors and management while supporting project delivery and team development.

Qualifications

• Current WA Electrical Licence.
• Previous experience in a Leading Hand or supervisory electrical role.
• Gold mining or heavy industry experience highly regarded.
• Strong fault-finding, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to meet site compliance, medical and drug and alcohol screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical teams across site operations and maintenance.
• Oversee electrical installations, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Coordinate daily tasks, manage priorities and support project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and site management.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Fault finding

Team coordination

Strong communication

Education

WA Electrical Licence

Job description

Leading Hand Electrician needed for a gold mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster. Temp-to-perm opportunity for an experienced electrical leader.

09th October, 2026

NOW HIRING: LEADING HAND ELECTRICIAN | FIFO | 8/6 ROSTER
We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand Electrician to join a gold mining operation on an 8/6 FIFO roster, with a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
The Role:

• Lead and coordinate electrical teams across site operations and maintenance.
• Oversee electrical installations, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Coordinate daily tasks, manage priorities and support project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and site management.

09th October, 2026

NOW HIRING: LEADING HAND ELECTRICIAN | FIFO | 8/6 ROSTER
We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand Electrician to join a gold mining operation on an 8/6 FIFO roster, with a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
The Role:

• Lead and coordinate electrical teams across site operations and maintenance.
• Oversee electrical installations, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Coordinate daily tasks, manage priorities and support project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and site management.

Requirements:

• Current WA Electrical Licence.
• Previous experience in a Leading Hand or supervisory electrical role.
• Gold mining or heavy industry experience highly regarded.
• Strong fault-finding, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to meet site compliance, medical and drug and alcohol screening requirements.

What’s on Offer:

• FIFO 8/6 roster.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Opportunity to develop your leadership career in the mining industry.
• Work with an experienced site team.