Electronics Engineer
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$142,400
Full-time annual
Shortage signal
No shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Designs, develops, adapts, installs, tests and maintains electronic components, circuits and systems used for computer, communication, command and warfare systems, entertainment, transport and other industrial applications.
Specialisations
Skills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Analyses and prepares material costs, time estimates and design specifications for electronic systems and equipment, and ensures compliance with relevant regulations and standards in electronic engineering
- Develops operating standards for electronic systems and equipment
- Models and simulates processes for the development of new electronic devices
- Designs and integrates electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment for various applications
- Adapts and modifies existing electronic components and systems to meet specific requirements
- Installs, tests and maintains electronic components and systems to ensure proper functioning and optimal performance
Credentials & Pathway
OSCA skill level 1
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
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control
Progression pathway
Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Progression pathway
Diploma of Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electronics
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance - Electrical Electronics
Progression pathway
Related study options
Bachelor
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Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
13
ACT · May 2026
1
VIC · May 2026
12
NT · May 2026
1
SA · May 2026
7
NSW · May 2026
17
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+12%
688 projected jobs
to 2035
+23%
1,290 projected jobs
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Electronics Engineer.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Perth - North West
664 estimated employed
- 1
Perth - North West
664 employed
WA
+31.23%
year on year
- 2
Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
502 employed
NSW
-10.36%
year on year
- 3
Melbourne - South East
410 employed
VIC
-4.87%
year on year
- 4
Melbourne - Outer East
301 employed
VIC
+10.66%
year on year
- 5
Perth - South East
274 employed
WA
+21.78%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
7,090
Moved in from another occupation
685
Moved to another occupation
565
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
5
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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 243431
- Last updated
- Refresh pending
- Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia OSL · Jobs and Skills Australia DOM · ABS OSCA · OSCA 2024 — Jobs and Skills Australia
Labour-market data coverage
- Shortage signal and drivers: JSA Occupation Shortage List (ANZSCO unit group where applicable).
- 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: estimate.