Overseas-Electrician Trades Assistant - Electrical

seek.com.au; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term employment opportunities

Ongoing training and careerDevelopment

Work with licensed Australian Electric

Job summary

Seek.com.au Brisbane is seeking an overseas-qualified electrician to join our busy team as a Trades Assistant. You will work alongside licensed electricians on commercial electrical installations, maintenance and project works, gaining valuable Australian experience.

Key requirements include overseas electrical qualification, practical electrician experience abroad, ability to read drawings, strong safety mindset, and a current or obtainable driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Completed an electrical qualification overseas.
• Previous practical experience working as an electrician outside Australia.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Current driver’s licence or ability to obtain one.
• Previous Australian construction or commercial electrical experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed electricians with commercial electrical installations and maintenance.
• Support electrical upgrades, refurbishments and project works.
• Installing cable trays, conduits, cable supports and associated infrastructure.
• Assisting with cable installation, cable management and equipment mounting.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications.
• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for electrical works.
• Assisting with fault-finding activities and maintenance tasks under appropriate supervision.
• Maintaining safe, clean and organised work areas.
• Completing assigned tasks in accordance with Australian workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Licence holder

Education

Overseas electrical qualification

Job description

Seek.com.au Brisbane is seeking an overseas-qualified electrician to join our busy team as a Trades Assistant. You will work alongside licensed electricians on commercial electrical installations, maintenance and project works, gaining valuable Australian experience.

Key requirements include overseas electrical qualification, practical electrician experience abroad, ability to read drawings, strong safety mindset, and a current or obtainable driver’s licence.