_{08th October, 2025}

Engineering Trades Australia are currently seeking experienced Electricians for ongoing FIFO, local and regional opportunities across Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.

Roles include Underground Hard Rock Electricians and Industrial Electricians supporting processing plants and maintenance operations.

In these positions, you will maintain critical fixed plant and underground electrical infrastructure across mining, processing, and industrial environments.
  
What’s in it for you?

• 12-hour paid shifts on 8:6 or 2:2 rosters (depending on site) for FIFO roles
• Day shift from 4am, afternoon from 2pm, 10-hour days. (Local Brisbane)
• 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 industrial projects across Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia

  
Role Types & Experience We’re Looking For:

Underground Hardrock Electricians

• Maintenance and construction of underground mining electrical infrastructure including:
• HV/LV power distribution, MCCs, switchgear, transformers
• Crushers, conveyors, pump stations, jumbos
• Ventilation fans, lighting, cabling, PLC/SCADA, gas monitoring systems
• Installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems on mining sites
• Hard rock mining experience is mandatory for WA underground roles

Industrial Electricians

• Maintenance of fixed plant electrical equipment in processing plants and industrial environments including:
• Motors, switchboards, variable speed drives (VSDs), mills, conveyors, crushers
• Lighting, testing, and tagging
• Hands-on maintenance to ensure reliability and uptime of production machinery
• Day shift from 4am, afternoon from 2pm, 10-hour days.

  
What is needed to be considered?

• Electrical Trade Qualification (Australian recognised)
• Relevant state electrical license (QLD, VIC, NSW or WA) or willingness to obtain (WA role requires license application due to no mutual recognition)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in underground mining, fixed plant, or industrial electrical roles
• Australian C Class Driving License
• White Card, Working at Heights, Confined Space (valid within 2 years)
• High Risk License 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 and industrial 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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