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ANZSCO 342212Updated 2026-01-29

Technical Cable Jointer

National shortage level: Strong

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 158k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3050
Salary range: AUD 143k-AUD 174k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

32.2%
NSW
31.3%
VIC
18.5%
QLD

Education mix

74.6%
certificate iii/ iv
11.4%
year 12
4.2%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Technical Cable Jointers join insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches, and prepare cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines.

What you do
  • Installs and maintains equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers.
  • Attends to electrical breakdown and emergencies.
  • Conducts routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply networks.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (74.6%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Attends to electrical breakdown and emergencies.
    • Conducts routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply networks.
    • Installs and maintains equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 3050
    Annual median: AUD 158k
    Range: AUD 143k-AUD 174k