Position Title: Licensed Electrician – Solar & Battery Projects (Victoria)
Location: Victoria – Statewide Travel Required
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Project Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and licensed Electrician to join our growing team delivering solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) installations across Victoria. The successful candidate must hold both a current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence and a Victorian Electrical Contractor Licence, enabling them to carry out and sign off on electrical works in accordance with state regulatory requirements.

This role is critical to the successful delivery commercial, and utility solar and BESS projects, and involves hands-on electrical installation, system commissioning, fault finding, and compliance with Australian standards.

Key Responsibilities

Install, test, commission, and maintain solar PV systems and battery energy storage systems.

Lead and supervise onsite electrical work ensuring all works comply with relevant standards (AS/NZS 3000, 5139, 4777, etc.).

Sign off on Certificates of Electrical Safety (COES) under the Victorian Energy Safe requirements.

Coordinate with project managers, apprentices, subcontractors, and other trades on project sites.

Perform safety testing and ensure systems meet Clean Energy Council (CEC) standards.

Troubleshoot and rectify faults in solar PV, inverters, switchboards, and battery systems.

Maintain accurate documentation including wiring diagrams, installation checklists, and commissioning reports.

Ensure all work complies with WHS requirements and internal safety procedures.

Mentor apprentices and junior electricians as required.

Key Requirements

Current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence – essential

Current Victorian Electrical Contractor Licence – essential

Solar and battery experience (preferably CEC accredited) – highly desirable

Proven track record in solar and/or BESS installations (residential and/or commercial)

Sound understanding of Australian electrical standards and renewable energy regulations

Ability to interpret single-line diagrams and installation plans

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites across Victoria

White Card (Construction Induction Card)

High level of personal responsibility, integrity, and workmanship

Desirable Qualifications

CEC Accredited Installer or Designer

Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licence

First Aid and CPR certification

Battery storage design and install training (e.g. AS/NZS 5139 compliance)

Benefits

Competitive salary with allowances for travel and overtime

Company vehicle, tools, and uniform provided

Opportunity to work on high-impact renewable energy projects

Ongoing training and professional development

Career progression within a growing clean energy business