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ANZSCO 342211Updated 2026-01-29
Electrical Linesworker / Electrical Line Mechanic
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
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State distribution
25.4%
NSW
24.5%
VIC
24%
QLD
Education mix
82%
certificate iii/ iv
6.1%
year 12
4.1%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Electrical Linesworkers install, maintain, repair and patrol electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems.
What you do
- • Installs conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment.
- • Installs and maintains equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers.
- • Attends to electrical breakdowns and emergencies.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (82%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Attends to electrical breakdowns and emergencies.
- • Conducts low voltage switching operations.
- • Conducts routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 3050
Annual median: AUD 158k
Range: AUD 143k-AUD 174k