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ANZSCO 342315Updated 2026-01-29
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 95k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1820
Salary range: AUD 85k-AUD 104k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
32.8%
VIC
24.3%
NSW
19.8%
QLD
Education mix
57.6%
certificate iii/ iv
20.9%
advanced diploma/ diploma
9%
bachelor degree
Role overview
Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (Special Class) install, modify, maintain and repair complex electronic instruments and control systems which involve a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles.
What you do
- • Examines and tests machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults.
- • Adjusts, repairs and replaces worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintains machines, equipment and instruments, as well as advising users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunction.
- • Installs electronic instruments and control systems.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (57.6%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Adjusts, repairs and replaces worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintains machines, equipment and instruments, as well as advising users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunction.
- • Applies knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles in commissioning and maintaining control systems.
- • Examines and tests machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1820
Annual median: AUD 95k
Range: AUD 85k-AUD 104k