Permanent | Immediate Start | Marine & Coastal Infrastructure
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About the Role
The Breakaway Group is expanding its Marine Field Services team and is seeking an experienced Marine Electrician to join our Victoria-based operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a senior marine electrician who enjoys leading crews while remaining actively on the tools. You’ll work across a diverse range of vessel, port, and coastal infrastructure projects, playing a key role in delivering safe, high-quality outcomes and helping shape the continued growth of our marine services.
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What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead and supervise marine electrical field crews
• Electrical installation, maintenance, and upgrades across:
o Marine vessels
o Ports, wharves, and coastal assets
• Commissioning and servicing of generators, switchboards, UPS, and shore power systems
• Fault finding and repair of pumps, motors, navigation lighting, and instrumentation
• Coordinate dockside maintenance, shutdowns, and retrofit works
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and maritime requirements
• Mentor apprentices and junior electricians, setting standards on site
• Support job planning, reporting, and client communication
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Why Join The Breakaway Group
We’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a long-term marine career.
• Permanent full-time role with immediate start
• Competitive salary package + company vehicle & phone
• Overtime and on-call opportunities
• Leadership role within a growing marine field services team
• Exposure to a wide range of marine and coastal infrastructure projects
• Modern job management systems and a strong, safety-first culture
• Supportive team environment with a focus on development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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About You
Essential:
• A-Class Electrical Licence (Victoria)
• Experience in marine, port, defence, or coastal infrastructure environments
• Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Current Driver’s Licence
• White Card
• CPR / LVR
• Australian Citizenship
Required (or willing to obtain):
• Police Check
• MSIC card
• Pre-employment medical and D&A screening
Desirable:
• Current MSIC pass
• PLC / SCADA exposure
• EWP, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces
• Marine First Aid or HV experience
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Location
• Victoria-based role
• In-person interviews and site inductions required
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Apply Now
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role, mentor others, and work on Australia’s critical marine and coastal infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
