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 interesting, 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 new and exciting environment.

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.