Service Connection Electrician

About the role

Base salary from $101445 per annum (plus super and overtime) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience

As a Service Connection Electrician at our Cambridge depot youll play a key role in delivering high-quality cost-effective construction and maintenance services across TasNetworks low voltage network. From installing new customer connections to supporting street lighting and metering works youll help ensure our customers are connected safely on time and to standard.

This is a hands-on role where safety customer service and teamwork are critical to success.

What youll do

• Install LV services from overhead and underground networks including metering and street lighting works
• Undertake construction and maintenance across ELV and LV (and HV where authorised)
• Work safely in line with TasNetworks standards policies and procedures
• Use and maintain tools plant and vehicles safely
• Contribute to team activities while delivering quality work on time and to standard

About you

Youre a qualified electrician who takes pride in your work values safety and enjoys working directly with customers and crews. Youre reliable under pressure open to learning and keen to continuously improve how work gets done.

Youll bring:

• Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Licence
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
• A sound knowledge of electrical industry standards and the metering code of practice
• Strong safety focus and commitment to producing quality work
• Ability to work efficiently adapt to change and manage competing priorities
• Highly desirable licences: Elevating Work Platform (WP) Dogging (DG) Vehicle Loading Crane (CV) Medium or Heavy Rigid Drivers Licence

Whats on offer

This is a Permanent full time opportunity offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an employer of choice we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight
• 20 days of annual leave per year an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• Ability to participate in regular overtime and the on-call roster
• 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
• Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• All the tools and equipment youll need to be successful

We are proud to be work180 accredited check us out here.

How to apply

Please ensure you attach acover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description please click here.

Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 5th February 2026 however we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role please contact Mike Earney Works Delivery Leader

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position you are required to have Australian citizenship permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfilthe requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

Can you see yourself living here

If youre considering a move Tasmanias capital city historic Nipaluna/Hobart offers an incredible setting for success in this role. Located on the picturesque river Derwent youll be surrounded by breathtaking world heritage wilderness areas just a short distance away. Immerse yourself in a relaxed lifestyle and have easy access to iconic destinations like Mona Port Arthur and the historic Hobart Waterfront. Nipaluna/Hobart will provide a captivating backdrop to your professional journey.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Tasmania.

As Tasmanias provider of electricity transmission and distribution services we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300000 residential business commercial and industrial customers and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first values safety above all unifies in the face of challenges and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together we are powering a bright future for Tasmania.