Electronic Equipment Tradesperson

Victoria's Electrical and Electronic Trades sector

There are approximately 34,200 electronic tradespeople in Australia, with approximately 10,000 in Victoria.

Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship for electronic equipment tradespeople. For a description of the tasks and duties

performed by an Electronic Equipment Tradesperson, visit the Australian Skills Recognition Information page on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's website.

Earning potential

According to the Australian Government's Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for an Electronic Equipment Tradesperson are A$921.

Wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit some of the specialty jobseeker sites listed below under finding a job.

Licensing and registration

There are no registration or licensing requirements for electronic equipment tradespeople working in Victoria.

Employers

Electronic equipment tradespeople work in chemical processing, hospitals and the energy and minerals sector.

Industry contacts

Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information for electronic equipment tradespeople in Victoria.

The following body may be relevant:

Tip

We strongly advise you not to apply for jobs until your visa to live and work in Australia has been issued. The visa application process can take many months, and employers are unlikely to choose you for a job if you do not know when you will arrive in Australia.

Finding a job

To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in electronic equipment tradespeople, visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association's Member Index.

For more general information on Victoria’s job market, including where and how to find jobs, and workplace culture, visit our Working & Employment section.

Migrating to Victoria

To find out about how to migrate to Australia, including information about visa nomination from the Victorian Government, visit our Visas & Immigrating section.

Skill Assessment Information

In order to migrate to Victoria, you will also need to have your skills assessed as part of the application process. For more information, see the Electronic Equipment Tradesperson Assessment Information Sheet.

Last updated: 27 July 2009

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