Is Electrical Linesworker in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Electrical Linesworker as "In shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 12,000 Electrical Linesworker are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Electrical Linesworker earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Electrical Linesworker are A$2,731 per week, or approximately A$142,012 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Which Australian visas am I eligible to apply for as a Electrical Linesworker?

Electrical Linesworker (ANZSCO 342211) is eligible for the following visa subclasses: 482, 186, 407, 489, 494, 491. It appears on the ROL, CSOL occupation lists.

Who assesses Electrical Linesworker skills for Australian migration?

Skills assessment for Electrical Linesworker (ANZSCO 342211) is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia.

Does Electrical Linesworker require registration or licensing in Australia?

Registration or licensing may be required for Electrical Linesworker, but only for specific scopes of practice. Most general work in this occupation does not require licensing.

Where in Australia do most Electrical Linesworker work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Electrical Linesworker employment are: Central Coast, Perth - South East, Melbourne - South East. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Electrical Linesworker on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Electrical Linesworker (ANZSCO 342211) is currently listed on the ROL, CSOL. List membership controls which permanent and provisional skilled visas the occupation is eligible for.

What qualifications do I need to work as a Electrical Linesworker in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Electrical Linesworker is Certificate III/IV (81% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO3422113Skill LevelROLCSOLIn ShortageJSARegistration May Apply

Electrical
Linesworker

Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required.

Chapter I

The occupation

“ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION TRADES WORKERS prepare, install, repair, maintain and patrol electric power distribution networks.”
Unit Group 3422 Electrical Distribution Trades Workers · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations· 3

Electrical Linesworker (Distribution) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Distribution)Electrical Linesworker (Transmission) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Transmission)Railway Traction Line Worker

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Trades Recognition Australia· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 1

Technical Cable Jointer (342212)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

ROLCSOL

Classifications

20132022

Assessed by

TRA

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

186

Employer Nomination Scheme visa

Direct Entry Pathway

ANZSCO 2022TRA75%: 7 months·90%: 14 months

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

491

Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa

State or Territory nominated

ANZSCO 2013TRA75%: 6 months·90%: 12 months

494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional)

Employer sponsored stream

ANZSCO 2013TRA75%: 7 months·90%: 13 months

489

Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

State or Territory nominated

ANZSCO 2013TRAClosed

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

482

Skills in Demand

Core Skills stream

ANZSCO 2022TRA75%: 30 days·90%: 60 days

407

Training visa

ANZSCO 2013TRA

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.

NT DAMA WA DAMA

Chapter III

State & territory nominations

Choose a state to view nomination criteria, place allocations, and recent invitation rounds.

New South Wales

Sydney

Visit migration portal

2023-24

4,150

2024-25

5,000

2025-26

3,600

SC 190Eligible

Skilled Nominated Stream

2025–26 places2,100

Key requirements & pathways

›New South Wales 190 Visa NSW Regional areas 491 Visa

SC 491Eligible

Regional (Provisional) Stream

2025–26 places1,500

Min. salary (TSMIT)$76,515

Residency (some streams)6 month

Key requirements & pathways

›NSW Regional areas 491 Visa Pathway 1 (Stream A) Available to applicants who have been living and working in their nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, in a designated regional area of NSW, for at least the previous 6 months with the same regional NSW-based employer; Minimum of the TSMIT/CSIT salary rate: $76,515 New applications for this pathway are no longer being accepted for the program year ending 30 June 2026
›Pathway 2 (Stream B) Available to applicants who currently residing in NSW, or offshore, and have continuously done so for a minimum period of three months OR Working in NSW in their nominated occupation. High-ranking EOIs in occupations outside of the NSW target sectors may be taken into consideration during invitation rounds; Pathway 3 To apply under pathway 3, recent graduates from a regional NSW institution must meet the following criteria: Completed a bachelor's degree or higher in the last two years, related to their nominated occupation. The study must qualify for points under 'Study in regional Australia' and be reflected in their SkillSelect EOI. Must currently reside in NSW or Offshore and have lived there for at least three months continuously. OR the applicant is working in NSW in their nominated occupation New applications for this pathway are no longer being accepted for the program year ending 30 June 2026
›Pathway 1 (Stream A) Available to applicants who have been living and working in their nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, in a designated regional area of NSW, for at least the previous 6 months with the same regional NSW-based employer; Minimum of the TSMIT/CSIT salary rate: $76,515 New applications for this pathway are no longer being accepted for the program year ending 30 June 2026

Chapter IV

Expression of Interest (EOI Data)

A snapshot of how many people are competing for this occupation right now. Tap “View full EOI insights” for wait-time estimates, state-by-state difficulty, peer comparisons and cohort tracking.

Chapter V

Tasks & duties

Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. TRA looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

installing conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment
installing and maintaining equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
attending to electrical breakdown and emergencies
maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting
conducting routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network
conducting low-voltage switching operations
fitting pole hardware and crossarms
preparing low- and high-voltage cable joints and cable terminations while connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines
using heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and portable equipment such as hydraulic drills
may undertake substation installation and maintenance, and specialised testing and revenue meter installation

Chapter VI

Skills assessment

TRAD

Assessing Authority

Trades Recognition Australia

Visit Trades Recognition Australiatradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au

Lodge application

Online portal · documents uploaded

Assessment fees

Standard + priority options

Processing

See authority for current times

Outcome letter

Valid for 3 years for DHA lodgement

Chapter VII

Labour market

A quick read on workforce size, pay and demand.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Workforce, pay and demand at a glance

Full insights

Workforce

12,000

employed nationally

Growth

+5.1%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$2,731

per week

Shortage

In shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 342211Median age 383% female workforceTop qualification: Certificate III/IV (81%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Electrical Linesworker (ANZSCO 342211). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.

Total timelineUp to 24 months

START

VERIFY

ASSESS

ENGLISH

EOI

INVITE

LODGE

ANZSCO code & lists

On ROL + CSOL · Skill Level 3

Skills assessment (TRA)

Trades Recognition Australia

Open tool

Test & maximise points

Target ≥85 pts · English up to 20 pts

Open tool

Submit Expression of Interest

Visas open: 491

Open tool

Await invitation / nomination

8 states: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA…

Open tool

Lodge visa & await grant

60 days to lodge · SC 491 DHA processing

Not sure which pathway fits you? Book a free 30-minute consultation with an OMARA-registered agent.

OMARA registeredFree 30-minute call98% case success · 2018–2026

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ANZSCO3422113Skill LevelROLCSOLIn ShortageJSARegistration May Apply

Electrical
Linesworker

Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required.

Chapter I

The occupation

“ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION TRADES WORKERS prepare, install, repair, maintain and patrol electric power distribution networks.”
Unit Group 3422 Electrical Distribution Trades Workers · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations· 3

Electrical Linesworker (Distribution) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Distribution)Electrical Linesworker (Transmission) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Transmission)Railway Traction Line Worker

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Trades Recognition Australia· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 1

Technical Cable Jointer (342212)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

ROLCSOL

Classifications

20132022

Assessed by

TRA

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

186

Employer Nomination Scheme visa

Direct Entry Pathway

ANZSCO 2022TRA75%: 7 months·90%: 14 months

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

491

Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa

State or Territory nominated

ANZSCO 2013TRA75%: 6 months·90%: 12 months

494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional)

Employer sponsored stream

ANZSCO 2013TRA75%: 7 months·90%: 13 months

489

Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

State or Territory nominated

ANZSCO 2013TRAClosed

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

482

Skills in Demand

Core Skills stream

ANZSCO 2022TRA75%: 30 days·90%: 60 days

407

Training visa

ANZSCO 2013TRA

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.

NT DAMA WA DAMA

Chapter III