Automotive Electrician

About Us

Skills and Hands NT Pty Ltd is a Northern Territory-based consultancy focused on workforce planning, talent engagement, and sustainable staffing strategies. We work alongside local businesses to support the development of strong, reliable teams through tailored pathways that align with their long-term goals. Our role is to facilitate practical workforce solutions that help employers attract and retain skilled talent—contributing to the resilience and continuity of operations across the Territory.

An Australian owned and operated business (ABN 14643296191) is currently looking for an Automotive Electrician (ANZSCO code 321111) to join its workshop team.

Annual salary: $67,000 - $82,000 (excluding superannuation)

Work location: 790 Stuart Hwy, Berrimah NT 0828

Work hours: 40 hours per week (permanent, full-time basis)

Application requirements

• Latest CV with cover letter (including contact details for 3 referees).
• Statement addressing the criteria for the position.

Deadline: This position will close on 12 December 2026.

Position description

Automotive Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring and electronic components in cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and other vehicles, including diagnosing faults, replacing defective parts, and installing new electrical systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic tools to locate electrical faults in wiring, sensors, and control modules.
• Repair or replace faulty ignition systems, wiring harnesses, fuses, lamps, and switches.
• Service defective electronic assemblies such as dashboards, alarms, and GPS units.
• Fit new electrical equipment (lighting, audio, navigation, comfort systems) and connect power-operated accessories (windows, seats, mirrors) to vehicle power supply.
• Adjust engine control systems and timing & calibrate sensors and electronic control units (ECUs).
• Safely handle high-voltage systems in hybrid vehicles & maintain charging systems and battery management units.

Qualifications & Work experience required

• AQF Certificate III (including 2 years of on-the-job training), or AQF Certificate IV and one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience. Note: At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualifications.
• At least 1-year relevant work experience as Automotive Electrician or a related field on a full-time, part-time or casual basis within the last 5 years. Work carried out on a part-time or casual basis must be equivalent to at least 12 months full-time work. The period of work does not need to be continuous.
• Relevant work experience must be completed while working as an Automotive Electrician or performing tasks at the same skill level in a related field. Work experience gained in a related field must involve tasks which are the same or closely related to Automotive Electrician as outlined in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).

Skills Assessment

Holders of certain passports may require a mandatory skills assessment from Trades Recognition Australia - Trades Recognition Australia’s website. Exemptions may apply to the mandatory skills assessment requirement as outlined on the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs website.

Skills and Traits

• Display knowledge and understanding of a busy workshop environment
• Team player
• Excellent time management skills
• Highly organized and with good attention to details
• Good work ethic
• Proactive and dedicated