Escape the service van and work on something bigger.

If you're looking for more than repetitive maintenance work and want to be involved in engaging, hands-on projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Norship is growing and we're looking for a qualified Electrician to join our Cairns team, supporting a pipeline of current and upcoming marine, defence, and heavy industry projects across Northern Australia.

From commercial vessels and defence assets through to large-scale industrial projects, you'll be part of a skilled team delivering work that matters.

Forget spending your day driving from site to site. At Norship, you'll be based at our 7-hectare waterfront facility in Cairns, working on everything from defence vessels and commercial ships to large-scale industrial projects, all alongside a skilled team of tradespeople and specialists.

Why Join Norship?

Norship is part of the Varley Group, a proudly Australian-owned engineering and manufacturing business with more than 135 years of history. Together, Norship and Varley deliver complex engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, and in-service support solutions across the maritime, defence, and industrial sectors.





When you join Norship, you're joining a company with:
Diverse and challenging projects
A unique waterfront shipyard and engineering facility
Exposure to defence, commercial marine, and heavy industry work
Long-term career opportunities
A team-first culture where good people thrive
A genuine commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring
Current Electrical Licence
CPR / LVR
Construction White Card
Working at Heights
Confined Space Entry
A positive attitude and strong work ethic
Commitment to working safely and supporting your team

Marine experience is highly regarded, but we're also keen to hear from electricians looking to apply their skills in a recent and exciting setting. Ready for your next challenge?

Join a team that's building, repairing, maintaining, and supporting some of Northern Australia's most critical marine and industrial assets.

successful applicant must be able to pass pre-employment medical.

Apply now and be part of something bigger with Norship.

📌 Marine Electrician Cairns (Australia)
🏢 G H Varley Pty
📍 Australia