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At South Coast Automation & Electrical, we're always looking for talented people to join our growing team. As a locally owned industrial electrical specialist, we work on challenging automation and electrical projects across South Australia's food, beverage and processing industries.

We're looking for skilled tradespeople and motivated individuals who take pride in quality workmanship, problem-solving and delivering reliable solutions for our clients.

If you're passionate about industrial electrical, automation and being part of a team that values technical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Current Opportunities

Explore our available positions below and discover your next opportunity with South Coast Automation & Electrical.

Current Positions Available

  • Full Time

    Control Systems Technician

    We are seeking a skilled Control Systems Technician to join our team, providing industrial automation, electrical support, fault finding and maintenance solutions for clients across Adelaide and South Australia.

    What We’re Looking For

    • Deliver responsive service and technical support, including remote diagnostics and on-site fault finding.
    • Attend breakdowns and provide practical, high-quality solutions in the field.
    • Plan and perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
    • Support electrical installations and assist with commissioning works.
    • Work collaboratively as part of a close-knit service team.
    • Participate in a rotating after hours on-call roster (with support and structure in place).
    • Build strong client relationships through clear communication and excellent service delivery.

    Skills and Experience:

    • A current SA Electrical Licence, or equivalent, is essential.
    • Proven experience in industrial electrical installation and commissioning.
    • Strong troubleshooting skills using PLC/SCADA platforms (e.g. Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Citect, Ignition).
    • A safety-first mindset and commitment to quality work.
    • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
    • Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation and Control is desirable but not essential.

    Benefits

    • Top industry rates – your skill and reliability are rewarded
    • Fully supplied company vehicle – fuelled, clean, and ready to roll
    • Brand-new uniforms & PPE – look the part, work the part
    • Ongoing training & development – we invest in your growth
    • Birthday leave
    • RDO per month
    • Career progression opportunities – run jobs, train teams, or lead projects
    • Team lunches and solid culture – we work hard but keep it fun
    • Bonus incentives & leadership pathways – for those who go the extra mile

    We want more than just a tradesperson — we’re after someone who takes pride in every detail. If this sounds like you, please send your CV to joe.perre@sthcoastautomation.com or contact Joe 0408 817 684

  • Full Time

    Industrial Electrician

    We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team, delivering electrical installation, maintenance and fault-finding solutions for industrial clients across Adelaide and South Australia.

    About the role

    You will be required to:

    • Undertake electrical installation and service work
    • Be flexible and undertake wide range of work
    • Electrical maintenance and fault finding on heavy machinery
    • Provide electrical breakdown coverage
    • Work within a team environment
    • Have a can-do attitude and passion for the industry

    Why South Coast Automation & Electrical Alberton?

    Because we don’t just talk about value — we back it.

    • Top industry rates – your skill and reliability are rewarded
    • Fully supplied company vehicle – fuelled, clean, and ready to roll
    • Brand-new uniforms & PPE – look the part, work the part
    • Ongoing training & development – we invest in your growth
    • Career progression opportunities – run jobs, train teams, or lead projects
    • Team lunches and solid culture – we work hard but keep it fun
    • Bonus incentives & leadership pathways – for those who go the extra mile
    • Birthday leave
    • RDO per month

    What We're Looking For

    We want more than just a tradesperson — we’re after someone who takes pride in every detail.

    Skills and experience

    • Electrical A -Class license
    • Driver's License
    • Construction Industry White Card 
    • Working at heights 
    • EWP High risk work license 
    • Current LVR & CPR 
    • Strong focus on safety
    • Can do attitude
    • Self-motivated
    • Proven experience in electrical installation, fault finding and maintenance activities
    • Experience with Switch Control Gear
    • Ability to participate in continuous improvement initiatives
    • Available to work Monday to Friday
    • Ability to work unsupervised
    • Demonstrated ability working within a fast-paced environment
    • Experience in fault finding complex electrical systems and equipment
    • Experience in working with 3 Phase Motors, variable speed drives, and pneumatics
    • Proficient in reading complex industrial wiring diagrams
    • Interest in working on and troubleshooting PLC and instrumentation systems - we will help you develop
    • Great communication skills with peers and clients
    • Understanding of mechanical systems
    • Experience with network and communication protocols (preferred but not required)
    • EEHA (preferred but not required)
    • Open Registration License - with appropriate endorsements (preferred but not required)

    Sound Like You?

    If you’re ready to work with a company that values craftsmanship, culture, and career growth — We want more than just a tradesperson — we’re after someone who takes pride in every detail. If this sounds like you, please send your CV to joe.perre@sthcoastautomation.com or contact Joe 0408 817 684

Apply Now to Join The Team