ELECTRICIAN - GARDEN ISLAND

Engineering Trades Australia · Sydney NSW 2000 · Casual/Holiday
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ELECTRICIAN - GARDEN ISLAND

Engineering Trades Australia
Sydney NSW 2000

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Casual/Holiday

~$167k pro rata(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a short-term maintenance project on a naval vessel.
  • Perform hands-on electrical maintenance and repairs.
  • Work night shifts for a 2-week contract.

29th September, 2026

I'm looking for 2 experienced Electricians to join a short-term maintenance project on a naval vessel at Garden Island, Sydney. This is a 2-week night shift contract, ideal for an electrician who enjoys marine and defence work and is available from 12 October.
 
What's on offer:

  • $84.50 per hour + penalties
  • 2-week contract starting 12 October
  • Night shift only: 5pm to 1.30am (8-hour shift)
  • Hands-on work on a naval vessel

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out maintenance on the vessel's electrical infrastructure
  • Service and maintain switchboards and distribution boards
  • Inspect, test, and repair power and lighting circuits
  • Maintain and repair motors, starters, and control panels
  • Fault-find and rectify electrical issues
  • Install and terminate cabling, cable tray, and associated equipment
  • Test and tag equipment and record results
  • Complete permits, isolations, and paperwork to site requirements
  • Follow all defence site and vessel safety procedures

Licences/Experience Required:

  • Current NSW electrical licence (trade qualified)
  • White Card
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space
  • Previous marine, defence, or heavy industrial experience highly regarded
  • Ability to obtain Garden Island base access

If this position sounds like something you could be interested in, then don't hesitate to apply or email through your CV for a confidential discussion!

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Ability to obtain garden island accessCable installation and terminationConfined space entryDefence site proceduresDistribution board testingElectrical licencing (nsw)Electrical safety proceduresFault finding and rectificationGeneral electricalMarine electrical systemsMotor and control panel repairPower and lighting circuitsReading electrical schematicsSwitchboard maintenanceTesting and taggingWhite card (construction induction)Working at heights

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