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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