The Role

Looking for a secure, long-term role with an early 1:00 PM Friday finish? This hands‑on position is primarily based at the iconic Garden Island Naval Base, with additional work carried out across the Sydney region. Enjoy a stable, predictable roster working 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday to Thursday, and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays. You'll have lucrative opportunities for occasional overtime, travel to offshore or remote locations for short‑duration testing and service tasks, generously remunerated well on top of your hourly rate.

This is a secure, long‑term, full-time position offering varied and meaningful work in a supportive, safety‑focused setting where autonomy and technical capability are valued.

Working in conjunction with mechanical, electrical and control systems tradesman/engineers you will have the opportunity to conduct a high volume of system diagnostics and troubleshooting on a range of fixed electrical, electro-mechanic and electro-hydraulic systems.

Why this job is better?

1. Iconic worksite: Based at the historic Garden Island Naval Base right at the heart of Sydney.
2. Early Friday finish: Great work/life balance with 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Mon–Thu and a short 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM shift on Fridays.
3. Challenging, high‑variety technical work: Dive into complex, high-volume system diagnostics, overhauls, and troubleshooting.
4. Industry stability: Long-term career security backed by massive, sustained growth in the Australian Defence sector.
5. Boost your earnings: Excellent base pay rates plus highly lucrative additional loading for optional, eventual, remote or offshore travel.
6. Professional growth:



Clear training and development opportunities to expand your technical capability.
7. Autonomy & support: Work independently on critical tasks while backed by a strong, multidisciplinary team.
8. Meaningful impact: Take pride in a role that directly supports and maintains national sovereignty.

The Company Sofraco is a premium engineering partner to Defence, Marine, and Commercial industries, offering a genuine work-life balance with great office and worksite locations. As an energetic and highly skilled team, we draw on over 38 years of established industry leadership to offer engineers a stable, high-calibre mentorship environment where you can master multiple technical disciplines.

Working with us means fast-tracking your career within Australia's rapidly expanding defence industry. The sector is undergoing unprecedented, historic expansion, backed by a massive $425 billion national investment over the decade to overhaul and modernise sovereign capability. With the overall sector value scaling rapidly toward a $12 billion economy in Gross Value Added (GVA) this year, this funding surge ensures decades of uninterrupted project pipelines.

For ambitious professionals, this translates to unparalleled long-term career security, continuous funded upskilling pathways,



and direct exposure to next-generation maritime engineering technology. There has never been a more promising time to join the sector, making Sofraco the ultimate launchpad to build a highly rewarding, well-paced, and future-proof career.

Key Responsibilities:

- Installation and repair of shipboard machinery, including deck machinery, winches, switchgear, motors and pump sets.
- Installation, inspection and testing of fire systems
- Assist with fault identification, troubleshooting & condition reporting
- Testing and calibration of sensors and associated equipment
- Isolation verification
- Adhere to company safety policies and procedures, including JSEA's, permits to work, Isolations and risk analysis
- Provide clear job notes and photographs of work completed

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

- Trade Qualified Electrician with NSW Electrical Licence (Unrestricted)

- Minimum 3 years' experience
- Marine or Offshore experience (highly desirable)

- Electronics Experience (desirable)
- Strong safety mindset and understanding of WHS practices
- Able to work independently, including remote job reporting
- Additional tickets (Confined Space, Working Safely at Heights, Rigging, EWP, Forklift) beneficial
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain
- Australian Citizens (required for security clearance)
- Willingness to obtain national police certificate for security
- Willingness to complete drug and alcohol testing
- Willingness to complete medical testing for basic health, mobility and fitness

- Veterans encouraged to apply

📌 Electricians (Sydney)
🏢 Sofraco Engineering
📍 Sydney