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 Leading Hand 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:
oMarine vessels
oPorts, 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.