QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

Coast Electrical and Data Services; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform

Tablet

Accommodation arranged for away work

Set rosters for away projects

Job summary

Coast Electrical and Data Services on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a licensed Senior Commercial and Industrial Electrician to lead on site roles, coordinate with the site supervisor and run a section with an apprentice.

Expect travel to regional projects, a competitive hourly rate, a company vehicle, and all tools and support to deliver neat, compliant installations across warehouses and facilities.

Qualifications

• Current QLD Electrical Licence is essential.
• Commercial or industrial project experience is required.
• Able to read construction drawings and deliver neat, compliant installs.
• LVR/CPR, White Card and open driver licence are expected.
• Ability to handle physical site work.

Responsibilities

• Commercial and industrial fit outs and new builds: cable tray, conduit, cable runs, switchboards and sub mains, lighting, data.
• Testing, commissioning and handover paperwork.
• Coordinating on site with the builder's program and flagging problems early.
• Running your own area with an apprentice and teaching them properly.

Skills

Read construction drawings

Site coordination

Mentor apprentices

On-site safety practices

Education

Current QLD Electrical Licence

CPR/LVR, White Card

Valid open driver licence

Tools

Simpro job management

Job description

Coast Electrical and Data Services – Sunshine Coast QLD

Senior Commercial and Industrial Electrician | Sunshine Coast

Coast Electrical & Data Services is a commercial electrical and data contractor based in Forest Glen, and winner of NECA 2026 Queensland Small Emerging Business of the Year. We deliver electrical and communications on new builds and fit outs for builders and developers across Queensland: storage facilities, warehouses, retail and offices.

We need a licensed electrician to join our projects crew and run areas on site alongside our site supervisor.

What you'll be doing

Commercial and industrial fit outs and new builds: underground reticulation, cable tray and conduit work, cable runs, switchboards and sub mains, light and power, data and air conditioning

Testing, commissioning and handover paperwork

Coordinating on site with the builder's program and flagging problems early

Running your own area with an apprentice and teaching them properly

What's in it for you

Rate: $48 to $52 per hour plus super and overtime, depending on experience

Vehicle: fully maintained company vehicle, fuel card, uniform and tablet

Away work: paid travel time, $100 per night living away allowance, accommodation organised, and set rosters so you know where you'll be

Work mix: 60 to 80% storage and warehouse projects (often away), with local projects and service work when you're back on the Coast

Tools and systems: quality company tools, materials organised daily, Simpro job management, clear scopes and expectations

Team: Site supervisor, a tight crew and good apprentices

Away work, upfront

This role includes regular regional projects with up to 11 nights away at a time. If you enjoy travel and the extra money that comes with it, this will suit you. If you want to be home every night, keep an eye out for our upcoming service role.

What you need

Current QLD Electrical Licence

Commercial or industrial project experience

Able to read construction drawings and deliver neat, compliant installs

LVR/CPR, white card and open driver licence

Able to handle physical site work

Nice to have: EWP licence, working at heights, storage or warehouse experience.