Electronic Engineering Technician
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$96,900
Full-time annual
People employed
3,600
Estimated workforce
Shortage signal
Shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Supports and assists Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists in circuitry design, testing, data collection and analysis, and assembles circuitry of electronic systems.
Specialisations
Skills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Collects data, performs analysis, and maintains and repairs electronic systems
- Conducts tests on components and equipment to ensure functionality and performance in line with industry standards
- Assembles circuitry and electronic components according to engineering specifications
- Assists Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists in designing and developing electronic systems
- Installs, configures, calibrates and adjusts electronic instruments and equipment
- Documents test results, data analysis and circuitry assembly procedures
Where people work
State / territory distribution
Highest education
Share of workers
Education & work pattern
Part-time
15%
Female rate
9%
Median age
43
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+5%
318 projected jobs
to 2035
+12%
785 projected jobs
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OSCA skill level 2
A classification attribute describing the occupation; it is not a personal eligibility or qualification decision.
Registration or licensing
Registration or licensing may be required.
Official VET pathways
Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Occupation ready
Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Occupation ready
Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Occupation ready
Advanced Diploma of Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering
Occupation ready
Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion protection
Occupation ready
Advanced Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Occupation ready
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electronics
Occupation ready
Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
Occupation ready
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Occupation ready
Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering
Occupation ready
Advanced Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering
Occupation ready
Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance - Electrical Electronics
Occupation ready
Certificate II in Electronics
Pre-vocational
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
Pre-vocational
Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Engineering - Electronic Trade
Progression pathway
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
Progression pathway
Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Engineering
Specialised training
Certificate IV in Simulator Maintenance
Specialised training
Graduate Diploma of Engineering
Specialised training
Diploma of Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering
Transferable skills
Related study options
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Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
16
ACT · May 2026
2
VIC · May 2026
10
NT · May 2026
0
SA · May 2026
5
NSW · May 2026
25
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Electronic Engineering Technician.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Perth - South East
842 estimated employed
- 1
Perth - South East
842 employed
WA
+79.53%
year on year
- 2
Adelaide - North
413 employed
SA
-21.48%
year on year
- 3
Perth - South West
299 employed
WA
+72.83%
year on year
- 4
Melbourne - South East
268 employed
VIC
-15.46%
year on year
- 5
Sydney - Parramatta
224 employed
NSW
-5.08%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
4,810
Moved in from another occupation
445
Moved to another occupation
410
Recommendation score: shortage = 2 points, no shortage = 1 point, plus 1 point for each 10% of projected growth to 2035.
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5
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- 2
4
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- 3
4
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- 4
4
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- 5
3
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Data status
- Classification
- OSCA 313932
- Last updated
- 2026-01-23
- Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia OSL · Jobs and Skills Australia DOM · ABS OSCA · OSCA 2025 Shortage List + ABS EEH May 2025
Labour-market data coverage
- Shortage signal and drivers: JSA Occupation Shortage List (ANZSCO unit group where applicable).
- Work profile, state distribution and education: JSA Occupation Profiles (ANZSCO mapped).
- Regional employment: JSA NERO, June 2026.
- Career-move observations: JSA DOM, last available 2020–21. Observed Australian worker transitions are not personalised recommendations; many contractors and sole traders are excluded, as are transitions below 10 workers.
- Vacancy signal: JSA Internet Vacancy Index, 3-month average (ANZSCO unit group).
- Employment outlook: JSA employment projections (ANZSCO unit group).
- Training pathways: JSA Training Occupation Pathways.
Data confidence: verified.