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Lead Electrician

Qualified Electrician / Leading Hand. Deliver service-based electrical work across commercial, private, remote and government sectors – and help bring our apprentices up with you.

Broome, WA Full time $60–$70 per hour + housing subsidy

Meet the team

Hear from our director and team

Our director and crew on what the work, the team and life in Broome are really like.

The Bazlec West team together in Broome
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About the role

Lead the work. Grow the team.

Bazlec West Electrical & Air is a family run business local to Broome that specialises in a range of services across commercial, residential and remote networks. Our main focus is electrical and air conditioning maintenance, fault finding, installations and project-based jobs.

As an experienced electrician, you will deliver service-based electrical work across commercial, private, remote and government sectors.

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Key responsibilities

  • Fault finding, lighting upgrades, switchboard upgrades, appliance installations, smoke alarm and switchboard testing/installations, residential general maintenance
  • Commercial lighting, maintenance, installations, breakdown repairs, testing and tagging
  • Working in remote communities ranging from day trips to weekly trips to service nearby areas
  • Quoting on project and maintenance works
  • Manage apprentices and liaise with team members to achieve desirable outcomes

About you

What you'll bring

  • A-Grade electrician licence (must hold)
  • Australian citizenship is required for this position
  • 5 years or more experience with the ability to manage apprentices and the desire to grow professionally
  • Demonstrated experience in residential and commercial electrical installation and maintenance, with the ability to work independently
  • Manual driver's licence
  • White card and ability to get a national police clearance
  • Low voltage rescue and CPR training (we'll pay for it if you haven't already got it)
  • Tech savvy, and able to follow all WH&S policies and procedures
  • Able to travel out of town for overnight stays if necessary
  • Good customer service skills with the confidence to liaise with clients
  • A positive, energetic and fun attitude

Benefits

What's in it for you

Family run, with family friendly values, beers, barbeques and a culture you'll love.

$60–$70 per hourPaid weekly.
Housing subsidyOn top of your hourly rate, plus help securing housing.
Overtime or TOILOvertime available, or accrue TOIL if you prefer.
Monthly paid RDOsFor team activities like boating, camping, fishing, crabbing or golf – not taken out of your overtime or TOIL.
Paid travel & trainingPaid travel to Perth and training to upskill.
Your birthday offA paid day off on your birthday.
Take-home vehicleCompany vehicle with fuel card.
Uniforms & toolsUniforms and high-quality tools all supplied.
A boss who backs youPositive and supportive, and will look after you.

About us

Work hard. Live Broome.

Bazlec West is a family run business local to Broome, working across commercial, residential and remote networks. Not living in Broome yet? We'll help you get settled – with a housing subsidy and a hand finding a place.

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Apply

Apply for Lead Electrician

Takes about five minutes. Your application goes straight to our team.

Good questions

Before you pack the ute

Still wondering about something? Call us on 08 9930 0390.

I don't live in Broome – can I still apply?

Absolutely. We offer a housing subsidy and help you secure a place to live.

Will my current employer find out?

No – all applications are confidential.

I've got a long notice period. Is that a problem?

Not at all. We're willing to wait for the right candidate.

How much remote travel is involved?

Working in remote communities is part of the role – ranging from day trips to weekly trips to service nearby areas, including remote communities, roadhouses and work camps.

What if I don't have every ticket?

We'll pay for low voltage rescue and CPR if you don't have them yet, and cover training and travel to Perth to upskill.

Do you take on apprentices?

Not right now – but if you think you're an outstanding option for an electrical or refrigeration apprenticeship, reach out and tempt us!