1. Purpose of the role

Deliver protected, compliant, high-quality electrical services while taking ownership of assigned jobs from preparation through to handover. The electrician will work across domestic, rural, commercial and selected industrial sites, provide excellent customer service, and guide apprentices where required. The role is intended to reduce day-to-day supervision demands on the owner while maintaining MKE’s workmanship, safety and documentation standards.

2. Main responsibilities Electrical work and fault-finding

· Perform maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, renovations, new installations and upgrades in domestic, rural and commercial settings.

· Assist with appropriate industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting within demonstrated competence and site authorisations.

· Test, verify and commission completed work; complete required compliance documentation and handovers.

· Identify defects, variations, return visits and additional work; notify the owner before changing approved scope or committing significant costs.

Job ownership and customer service

· Plan job sequence, materials, access and travel; arrive prepared and meet agreed appointments.

· Communicate clearly with customers about progress, interruptions, delays and completion.

· Coordinate with other staff and trades to minimise wasted trips, downtime and rework.

· Leave work areas neat, remove waste responsibly and protect the customer’s property.

Apprentice guidance and team contribution

· Supervise apprentices only to the extent permitted by applicable requirements, competence, site risks and MKE’s arrangements.

· Allocate appropriate tasks, demonstrate safe methods, check work and provide constructive feedback.

· Raise training needs and safety concerns promptly; support a positive, accountable team culture.

3. Safety, compliance and equipment

· Follow relevant legislation, standards, licensing requirements, MKE procedures and customer/site rules.

· Use risk assessments, suitable isolation and verification, permits, PPE and lockout/tagout as the task requires; stop unsafe work.

· Immediately report incidents, near misses, damage,



hazards and defective equipment.

· Maintain and care for allocated tools, test equipment, stock, work vehicle and company phone; report servicing or repair needs.

· Operate EWP, forklift or work at height only when trained, authorised and appropriately licensed for the task.

4. Job management and administration — Ascora

· Record labour/time against the correct job each day, including clear work notes and relevant photos.

· Record used materials, supplier purchases, credits and materials needed for follow-up work.

· Upload required test results, certificates, safety records and close-out documentation as applicable.

· Flag incomplete jobs, variations, outstanding materials and call-backs early so they can be scheduled and invoiced accurately.

5. Skills, licences and personal attributesEssential

· Recognised electrical trade qualification and current South Australian electrical worker registration/licence appropriate to assigned work.

· Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout the Mid North.

· Sound domestic installation and maintenance skills, confident fault-finding, and a safety-first approach.

· Ability to work independently, organise jobs, communicate clearly and maintain reliable records.

· Professional customer manner, neat workmanship, punctuality, initiative and accountability.

· Capacity and willingness to supervise apprentices appropriately.

Desirable, not essential

· Rural, commercial or industrial maintenance experience.

· Forklift licence, working-at-heights training and relevant EWP competency or high-risk work licence.

· Experience with solar PV, battery storage, hybrid and stand-alone power systems.

· Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems (UEE20120),



with any additional required authorisations/licensing.

· Experience with Ascora or similar trade job-management software.

6. Employment arrangements and development

· Full-time position with a company vehicle and phone; permitted vehicle use and other conditions to be confirmed in writing.

· MKE currently offers one rostered day off per month under its agreed working-hours arrangements.

· Practical flexibility is supported for family commitments: longer days and later time off may be arranged where suitable, subject to job coverage, recorded hours and applicable award/agreement requirements for overtime and time off in lieu.

· Portable long service leave applies where the employee and work qualify for the South Australian construction industry scheme.

· Development opportunities may include solar, batteries, stand-alone systems, industrial work and Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems, subject to role needs and an agreed training plan.

7. Performance expectations

Safety & compliance: Safe practices demonstrated; hazards reported promptly; appropriate test, verification and certification records completed.

Quality & customer satisfaction: Neat, compliant work; professional communication; avoidable call-backs minimised.

Job ownership: Work planned effectively; customers updated; changes and delays escalated early; minimal unnecessary owner intervention.

Ascora accuracy: Daily time, materials, job notes, photos and close-out information complete and accurate.

Teamwork & mentoring: Apprentices supported safely; timely communication with colleagues; knowledge shared constructively.

Efficiency: Effective preparation, material management, sensible travel planning and good care of equipment.

Performance will be discussed during onboarding and reviewed at approximately 30, 60 and 90 days, then through regular check-ins. Targets should take account of the work assigned and circumstances outside the employee’s control.

Pay: $42.00 – $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company car

Work Location: In person

📌 Electrician (Burra)
🏢 Matt Kellock Electrical and Automation
📍 Burra