_{22nd August, 2025}

Engineering Trades Australia is currently seeking experienced Electricians for ongoing FIFO and regional opportunities on processing plants, underground mining sites, and construction/project-based roles across Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia.
In these positions, you will maintain critical fixed plant and underground electrical infrastructure across a variety of mining, processing, and construction environments.
  
What’s in it for you?

• 12-hour paid shifts on 8:6 or 2:2 rosters (depending on site)
• Competitive hourly rates up to $78 per hour
• FIFO from Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville, Sydney, or SE Queensland locations, plus DIDO options for Victoria-based candidates
• Flights, accommodation, and meals provided for FIFO roles (Note: WA role flights are unpaid travel)
• Opportunities to work on major mining, processing, and construction projects across Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia

  
Experience we’re looking for:

• Fixed plant maintenance: motors, switchboards, variable speed drives (VSDs), mills, conveyors, crushers, lighting, testing, and tagging
• Underground electrical infrastructure: ventilation fans, jumbos, pumps, switchgear, HV/LV power distribution, MCCs, transformers, and other mining equipment
• Construction/project-based electrical experience including installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, or construction environments preferred

  
What is needed to be considered?

• Electrical Trade Qualification (Australian recognised)
• Relevant state electrical licence (QLD, VIC, NSW or WA) or willingness to obtain (WA role requires licence application due to no mutual recognition)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fixed plant, underground, or construction electrical roles (hard rock mining experience mandatory for WA underground role)
• Australian C Class Driving Licence
• White Card, Working at Heights, Confined Space (valid within 2 years)
• High Risk Licence including Elevated Work Platform (EWP) >11m
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol screen
• National Police Clearance (within 3 months)
• Immediate availability
• Australian working rights

  
Why work for Engineering Trades Australia?
We are a national workforce specialist offering multiple FIFO and regional opportunities tailored to your experience. We partner with Australia’s largest mining clients, providing access to leading mine sites and major projects across the country. Your career growth and safety are our priority.
  
How to apply
Click Apply or send your resume and current tickets to Steph at steph.pitcher@etagroup.com.au
Referrals welcome – know someone suited for the role? Let us know.

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