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ANZSCO 341112Updated 2026-01-29

Electrician (Special Class)

National shortage level: Strong

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 111k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2130
Salary range: AUD 100k-AUD 122k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

43.9%
VIC
33.3%
QLD
14%
NSW

Education mix

66.7%
certificate iii/ iv
17.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma
8.8%
year 12

Role overview

Electricians (Special Class) service and repair intricate and complex electrical and electronic circuitry.

What you do
  • Examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation.
  • Measures and lays out insulation reference points.
  • Selects, cuts and connects wire and cable to terminals and connectors.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (66.7%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Connects electrical systems to power supply.
    • Examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation.
    • Measures and lays out insulation reference points.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 2130
    Annual median: AUD 111k
    Range: AUD 100k-AUD 122k