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ANZSCO 312411Updated 2026-01-29

Electronic Engineering Draftsperson

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 91k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1750
Salary range: AUD 82k-AUD 100k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

27.9%
NSW
25.7%
QLD
25%
VIC

Education mix

25.7%
bachelor degree
19.3%
certificate iii/ iv
16.4%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Electronic Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of electronic engineering work in support of Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

What you do
  • Translates sketches that are made by electronic engineers into detailed schematics, technical drawings, blueprints and/or templates.
  • Prepares drawings, plans and diagrams for electronic engineering work (such as circuitry) using computer aided design and drafting tools.
  • Ensures that drawings and plans follow ordinances, such as zoning laws, building codes and fire regulations.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (25.7%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Ensures that drawings and plans follow ordinances, such as zoning laws, building codes and fire regulations.
    • Prepares drawings, plans and diagrams for electronic engineering work (such as circuitry) using computer aided design and drafting tools.
    • Translates sketches that are made by electronic engineers into detailed schematics, technical drawings, blueprints and/or templates.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1750
    Annual median: AUD 91k
    Range: AUD 82k-AUD 100k