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In Australia, a full time Industrial Electrician generally earns $1,875 per week ($97,500 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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There has been moderate employment growth in this industry in recent years. There are currently 111,900 people working as an electrician in Australia, and many of them specialise as an Industrial Electrician. Industrial Electricians may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re planning a career as an Industrial Electrician, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Engineering – Industrial Electrician. You’ll cover a range of topics including inspecting and maintaining wiring and electrical installations, using a range of industrial machines and equipment, applying WHS legislation and standards to electrical work and accurately performing engineering measurements and computations.
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Industrial Electrician careers
An Industrial Electrician carries out a range of electrical work for clients in an industrial setting. You might install new systems or carry out checks of existing networks. Industrial Electricians might diagnose faults and perform repairs or you might conduct scheduled maintenance. You might conduct safety checks or audits when required.
Industrial Electricians should be safety focused and able to follow correct procedures. It’s important you have strong problem solving abilities and excellent attention to detail. Industrial Electricians must be able to work as part of a team and should be able to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
