Electrician – Commercial & Maintenance (Townsville / North Queensland)

Wave Electrical Pty Ltd

Hourly Rate: $45.00 – $55.00
Hours: 38 hours per week (finish at 11 am Fridays)
Location: Townsville region (some travel)

About Wave Electrical

At Wave Electrical, we pride ourselves on combining high-quality workmanship with a strong, supportive team culture. We specialise in commercial construction and maintenance projects across the Townsville / North Queensland area. Over the years we’ve built a reputation for reliability, safety, and delivering work our clients trust—and we believe great outcomes come from great people.

We’re now growing our team, and we’re looking for a qualified electrician who wants more than just a job—they want to be part of something special.

What We Offer

We know that attracting skilled electricians means more than just competitive pay. Here’s what makes working with Wave Electrical different:

Excellent hourly rate: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour (depending on skills and experience)

Regular hours + great finish: 38-hour week, with work finishing by 11 am on Fridays

Flexibility for extras: Overtime and night work available for those who want it (but not compulsory)

Company-supplied vehicle: Fully serviced, fuel cards, maintenance—all provided

Travel compensation: When travel is required, you will be compensated for your time

Strong team culture: Friendly, supportive, collaborative—our people look out for one another

Varied & meaningful work: You’ll work across commercial fit-out, maintenance, and construction jobs (no two days are identical)

Training & career growth: We support upskilling, licensure, and exposure to new systems/technologies

Safety & tools: You’ll be well supported with all necessary safety gear, tools, and systems

Job stability: Steady workflow, repeat clients, strong pipeline of work

What You’ll Do

In this role you will:

Perform commercial electrical installations, wiring, switchboards, power distribution, lighting, control systems

Carry out maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, upgrades

Read and interpret plans, electrical drawings, specifications

Work with site teams, coordinating with other trades and project managers

Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Occasionally travel to nearby regional or remote sites as required

What We’re Looking For

To be considered, you should bring:

Fully qualified electrician licence (or equivalent recognised certificate)

Willingness to learn, no prior experience is required.

Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work independently

Good communication skills, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset

Ability to reliably travel to project sites (within region)

Clean driver’s licence

It’s a plus (but not essential):

Experience with modern control systems, data, automation

Experience with night shifts, large-scale commercial projects

Previous exposure to remote or regional site work

Why Join Us (Why Apply)

Better work/life balance: Early Friday finish gives you time to recharge

Earn what you’re worth: You won’t be capped by low base pay

Join a real team: We value respect, collaboration, flexibility, and being fair

Grow with us: As Wave expands, there’ll be opportunities for leadership, specialised roles, or supervisory positions

Be proud of your work: High standards, well-respected clients, quality outcomes

How to Apply

If you’re a qualified electrician who wants to join a values-driven, growth-minded business in Townsville, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining:

Your electrical experience and qualifications

Why you’d like to work with Wave Electrical

Your availability / notice period

We’ll be in touch with qualified candidates to arrange a chat / interview.