Electricians

Sofraco Engineering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofraco Engineering is seeking a Trade Qualified Electrician to join our defence-focused team based at Garden Island Naval Base in Sydney. You will diagnose and repair shipboard electrical, electro‑mechanical, and electro‑hydraulic systems, with a stable, long-term, full-time roster and opportunities for offshore or remote travel on a merit basis.

Working with mechanical, electrical and control systems tradespeople, you’ll conduct high‑volume diagnostics, testing and fault finding while

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified Electrician with NSW Electrical Licence (Unrestricted).
• Minimum 3 years' experience
• Marine or Offshore experience (highly desirable)
• Strong safety mindset and understanding of WHS practices
• Able to work independently, including remote job reporting
• Additional tickets (Confined Space, Working Safely at Heights, Rigging, EWP, Forklift) beneficial
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain
• Australian Citizens (required for security clearance)
• Willingness to obtain national police certificate for security
• Willingness to complete drug and alcohol testing
• Willingness to complete medical testing for basic health, mobility and fitness

Responsibilities

• Installation and repair of shipboard machinery, including deck machinery, winches, switchgear, motors and pump sets.
• Installation, inspection and testing of fire systems
• Assist with fault identification, troubleshooting & condition reporting
• Testing and calibration of sensors and associated equipment
• Isolation verification
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures, including JSEA's, permits to work, Isolations and risk analysis
• Provide clear job notes and photographs of work completed

Job description

Looking for a secure, long-term role with an early 1:00 PM Friday finish? This hands‑on position is primarily based at the iconic Garden Island Naval Base, with additional work carried out across the Sydney region. Enjoy a stable, predictable roster working 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday to Thursday, and 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Fridays. You'll have lucrative opportunities for occasional overtime, travel to offshore or remote locations for short-duration testing and service tasks, generously remunerated well on top of your hourly rate. This is a secure, long‑term, full-time position offering varied and meaningful work in a supportive, safety‑focused environment where autonomy and technical capability are valued.

Working in conjunction with mechanical, electrical and control systems tradesman/engineers you will have the opportunity to conduct a high volume of system diagnostics and troubleshooting on a range of fixed electrical, electro-mechanic and electro-hydraulic systems.

Why this job is better?

Iconic worksite: Based at the historic Garden Island Naval Base right at the heart of Sydney.

Early Friday finish: Great work/life balance with 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Mon-Thu and a short 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM shift on Fridays.

Challenging, high-variety technical work: Dive into complex, high-volume system diagnostics, overhauls, and troubleshooting.

Industry stability: Long-term career security backed by massive, sustained growth in the Australian Defence sector.

Boost your earnings: Excellent base pay rates plus highly lucrative additional loading for optional, eventual, remote or offshore travel.

Professional growth: Clear training and development opportunities to expand your technical capability.

Autonomy & support: Work independently on critical tasks while backed by a strong, multidisciplinary team.

Meaningful impact: Take pride in a role that directly supports and maintains national sovereignty.

The Company

Sofraco is a premium engineering partner to Defence, Marine, and Commercial industries, offering a genuine work-life balance with great office and worksite locations. As an energetic and highly skilled team, we draw on over 38 years of established industry leadership to offer engineers a stable, high‑calibre mentorship environment where you can master multiple technical disciplines.

Working with us means fast‑traking your career within Australia's rapidly expanding defence industry. The sector is undergoing unprecedented, historic expansion, backed by a massive $425 billion national investment over the decade to overhaul and modernise sovereign capability. With the overall sector value scaling rapidly toward a $12 billion economy in Gross Value Added (GVA) this year, this funding surge ensures decades of uninterrupted project pipelines. For ambitious professionals, this translates to unparalleled long‑term career security, continuous funded upskilling pathways, and direct exposure to next‑generation maritime engineering technology. There has never been a more promising time to join the sector, making Sofraco the ultimate launchpad to build a highly rewarding, well‑paced, and future‑proof career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation and repair of shipboard machinery, including deck machinery, winches, switchgear, motors and pump sets.
• Installation, inspection and testing of fire systems
• Assist with fault identification, troubleshooting & condition reporting
• Testing and calibration of sensors and associated equipment
• Isolation verification
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures, including JSEA's, permits to work, Isolations and risk analysis
• Provide clear job notes and photographs of work completed

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

• Trade Qualified Electrician with NSW Electrical Licence (Unrestricted)
• Minimum 3 years' experience
• Marine or Offshore experience (highly desirable)
• Strong safety mindset and understanding of WHS practices
• Able to work independently, including remote job reporting
• Additional tickets (Confined Space, Working Safely at Heights, Rigging, EWP, Forklift) beneficial
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain
• Australian Citizens (required for security clearance)
• Willingness to obtain national police certificate for security
• Willingness to complete drug and alcohol testing
• Willingness to complete medical testing for basic health, mobility and fitness