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Licensed Electricians in Canberra, ACT

8577 Verified Browse all verified licensed electricians serving Canberra and surrounding suburbs.
Data last updated: 17 February 2026 from Access Canberra register

Electrician Directory — Canberra, ACT

JASON ROBERTSONExpired
Licence20181109
ClassUnrestricted
JASON ROWEActive
Licence20221263
ClassUnrestricted
JASON SAYERS-STREETINExpired
Licence2020713
ClassUnrestricted
JASON SchlaeferActive
Licence2022861
ClassUnrestricted
JASON SEAMANExpired
Licence2017102
ClassUnrestricted
JASON SMITHExpired
Licence2019890
ClassUnrestricted
JASON STEEL AlburyActive
Licence2006454
ClassUnrestricted
JASON STOTTActive
Licence2024808
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
JASON THOMASActive
Licence20241397
ClassUnrestricted
JASON TIMOTHY WILCOMESActive
Licence19957502
ClassUnrestricted
JASON TIMOTHY WILSONExpired
Licence2010635
ClassUnrestricted
JASON TOTHActive
Licence2023212
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
JASON WalkerActive
Licence2024554
ClassUnrestricted Type B
JASON WAYNE CAREWExpired
Licence200112503
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
JASON WILLIAM ADAMSONActive
Licence200427583
ClassUnrestricted
JASON WILLIAM BALDWINActive
Licence19947059
ClassUnrestricted
JASON WILLIAM PangalosActive
Licence19842954
ClassUnrestricted
JASON WILLIAM SMITHExpired
Licence2007559
ClassUnrestricted
JASON WILLIAMSExpired
Licence2020162
ClassUnrestricted
JASON WirangiActive
Licence2022608
ClassUnrestricted
JASPER ODIN HEHIR-NIELSENActive
Licence202653
ClassUnrestricted
JASWINDER SINGH SANDHUActive
Licence2022300
ClassUnrestricted
JATINDER PAL SINGHExpired
Licence2021801
ClassUnrestricted
JAVIER ERNESTO ALCARCEL SANCHEZExpired
Licence20211068
ClassUnrestricted
JAXON JAMES MACAULEYActive
Licence20241488
ClassUnrestricted
JAY CASEYActive
Licence20241628
ClassUnrestricted
JAY COCKINGExpired
Licence2019794
ClassUnrestricted
JAY DIXONActive
Licence2022743
ClassUnrestricted
JAY LAWSONActive
Licence2025777
ClassUnrestricted
JAY MASSEY MOULTONActive
Licence2025907
ClassUnrestricted
JAY SANDERSONActive
Licence20211217
ClassUnrestricted
JAY THOMAS EBSWORTHActive
Licence2011513
ClassUnrestricted
JAY THOMAS MESSERSCHMIDTActive
Licence2015142
ClassUnrestricted
JAYANTHA JayasingheActive
Licence2022231
ClassUnrestricted
JAYCOB SHEAActive
Licence20251308
ClassUnrestricted
JAYDEN ARENAActive
Licence2025550
ClassUnrestricted
JAYDEN BRIEDISActive
Licence2024375
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
JAYDEN EDWARDSActive
Licence2021603
ClassUnrestricted
JAYDEN GIUGNIActive
Licence2022778
ClassUnrestricted
JAYDEN HUGHESExpired
Licence2019975
ClassUnrestricted
JAYDEN MALLIAActive
Licence2024201
ClassUnrestricted
JAYDEN PHENGRASMY-DOActive
Licence2023403
ClassUnrestricted
JAYDEN SATTLERActive
Licence2025320
ClassUnrestricted
JAYDEN THOMAS BASTOWActive
Licence20251096
ClassUnrestricted
JAYDIP VAGHELAExpired
Licence2021723
ClassUnrestricted
JAYENDRA DABEEExpired
Licence20211099
ClassUnrestricted
JAYSON ROBERT HANAGANExpired
Licence2011837
ClassUnrestricted
JEAN TOMMY STEEVES THIBOUDOISActive
Licence2007908
ClassUnrestricted
JEANRICH NIEMANDActive
Licence20231176
ClassUnrestricted
JED KENNEDYActive
Licence2024187
ClassUnrestricted
JED SIMPSONActive
Licence2019472
ClassUnrestricted
JEFF JERUSALEM WILSONActive
Licence2008602
ClassElectrotechnology Systems Permit
JEFF SEAGROVEActive
Licence2008161
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFERY BRIAN BURDETTActive
Licence200212651
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY BRIAN DAVYActive
Licence2006980
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY BROWNActive
Licence20201710
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY DOUGLAS HONEYExpired
Licence2016670
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY FREDRICK TOWERSExpired
Licence199911890
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY JOHN HODGESExpired
Licence2008379
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY JOHN SCHOFIELDActive
Licence2012141
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY JUDE STRAFFORD WHEELERExpired
Licence201664
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY MAX GREENExpired
Licence2010653
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY MOULDSActive
Licence202481
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
JEFFREY RICHARD HEILERExpired
Licence2012720
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY ROBINSONActive
Licence2011398
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY RONALD BOLLARDActive
Licence200112582
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY WAYNE KELLActive
Licence19894776
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY WILLEMSTEINExpired
Licence2021485
ClassUnrestricted
JEFFREY WILLIAM HUGHESActive
Licence200213066
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
JEGAYN RENFREY FORDExpired
Licence20121264
ClassUnrestricted
JEHAD TAHAExpired
Licence20211382
ClassUnrestricted
JENNA PULLENActive
Licence2023430
ClassUnrestricted
JENNY LOUISE SMITHExpired
Licence20151011
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
JENS STEPHANActive
Licence20201193
ClassUnrestricted
JENSEN HUNTExpired
Licence20211683
ClassUnrestricted
JERE MATOSINExpired
Licence2015983
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY ALLAN ROBERTSActive
Licence2021672
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY BROMHEADExpired
Licence201379
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY DANIEL KernsActive
Licence2011741
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY DAVID NANSONExpired
Licence20201704
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY FAULKNERExpired
Licence2018988
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY FRANCIS FOOKSActive
Licence199610831
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY GORDON OutzenActive
Licence200426545
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY JOEL MINAHANActive
Licence2021962
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY JOSEPH MAATOUKActive
Licence2021997
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY MARK ALEXANDER REIDActive
Licence20111537
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY MARTINExpired
Licence20201016
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY MARTIN MONTAOSActive
Licence2018916
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
JEREMY MATTHEW CLARK VAUGHANExpired
Licence20171155
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY MCMARTINActive
Licence202175
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
JEREMY MYLANExpired
Licence19926219
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY PATEMANExpired
Licence2018861
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY PETER DYSONExpired
Licence2016716
ClassUnrestricted
JEREMY RAMMActive
Licence20241015
ClassUnrestricted
JEROME DAVIDSON SIMBAHANExpired
Licence20241013
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
JEROME MAURICE HEFFERNANActive
Licence19884489
ClassUnrestricted
JESSE ADAM GANTExpired
Licence2016717
ClassUnrestricted
JESSE ALEX LYTTLEActive
Licence20141382
ClassUnrestricted
JESSE BAKERExpired
Licence2012945
ClassUnrestricted
JESSE BEESONActive
Licence20241031
ClassUnrestricted

Hiring a Electrician in Canberra

Before hiring any electrician in Canberra, use this checklist to protect yourself and ensure you're working with a properly licensed and insured professional.

  1. Confirm their electrical licence class covers your job — Electrical licences come in different classes. An Electrical Mechanic (or equivalent) licence covers general installation work, while a Restricted Electrical Licence only permits specific tasks like air-conditioning disconnect/reconnect. Always confirm the class matches the work you need.
  2. Ask whether they will test and tag after installation — After completing electrical work, a licensed electrician should perform insulation resistance, polarity, and earth continuity tests. Ask whether testing is included in the quote and whether you will receive a copy of the test results alongside the certificate of compliance.
  3. Check they are registered with the state electrical safety regulator — Unlike most trades where a single building authority issues licences, electricians are often regulated by a separate electrical safety office. Search the relevant state register — such as the QLD Electrical Safety Office or Energy Safe Victoria — to verify the licence is current.
  4. Ask about their approach to switchboard capacity — If you are adding circuits — for a hot tub, EV charger, or workshop — the switchboard may need upgrading. A good electrician will assess spare capacity before quoting and let you know if a switchboard upgrade is required, rather than discovering it mid-job.
  5. Verify they carry a current Electrical Work Licence — In addition to their trade qualification, electricians in most states must hold a current Electrical Work Licence (or Electrician Licence) that is renewed periodically. An expired licence means they are not legally permitted to do electrical work, even if their qualifications are valid.
Pro Tip

Get at least three quotes and compare not just price, but response time, warranty on workmanship, and whether the quote includes parts.

Red Flags to Watch For
  • No certificate of electrical safety provided — After completing prescribed electrical work, the electrician must issue a certificate of electrical safety (or equivalent compliance document). This certificate is lodged with the state regulator. If the electrician says they will "sort it out later" or that it is not needed, the work may not be inspected and could be unsafe.
  • Proposes bypassing safety switches to "stop nuisance tripping" — Safety switches (RCDs) that trip frequently indicate a genuine fault — possibly a damaged appliance, moisture ingress, or deteriorating wiring. An electrician who suggests removing or bypassing the RCD rather than diagnosing the root cause is putting your safety at risk.
  • Unable to show a current Electrical Work Licence — An electrician who only shows a trade certificate or apprenticeship completion without a current Electrical Work Licence may not be legally authorised to perform work. The licence is separate from the qualification and must be renewed regularly with the state electrical safety regulator.

Electrician Licensing Requirements in Australian Capital Territory

Licence Required

Licensing is managed by ACT Construction Occupations Registrar.

Licence Types

Electrician Licence — Class A

Carry out all electrical wiring work in the ACT

Electrician Licence — Class B

Limited electrical work (maintenance and repairs)

Electrical Contractor Licence

Contract for electrical work in the ACT

Key Requirements

  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820 or equivalent)
  • Completed 4-year apprenticeship
  • ACT Construction Occupations electrical licence

Penalties for unlicensed work

Unlicensed electrical work in the ACT can result in fines up to $48,000 for individuals. The Construction Occupations Registrar can also issue demerit points and prohibition notices.

Typical Electrician Costs in ACT

Hourly Rate

$85 – $140

Callout Fee

$65 – $105

Common Jobs

JobCost Range
Install new power point$160 – $320
Switchboard upgrade$855 – $2675
Install ceiling fan$160 – $375

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Broader Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a safety switch and a circuit breaker?

A circuit breaker protects wiring from overload and short circuits by cutting power when current exceeds the rated capacity. A safety switch (residual current device or RCD) protects people by detecting tiny current leaks — as small as 30 milliamps — and cutting power within milliseconds. Modern Australian switchboards should have safety switches on all circuits, not just power points. If your switchboard only has circuit breakers, ask an electrician about adding RCDs.

Do I need an electrician to install downlights?

Yes. Installing or replacing downlights involves working with fixed wiring and is classified as electrical work in every Australian state. This includes LED downlight retrofits where you are replacing the fitting, not just swapping a globe. A licensed electrician will also ensure the correct clearances from insulation are maintained to prevent fire risk.

How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?

Common signs include ceramic fuses instead of circuit breakers, frequent tripping, no safety switches (RCDs), a burning smell near the board, or insufficient capacity for modern appliances like air conditioners and EV chargers. Switchboards older than 25 years almost certainly lack RCDs on all circuits, which is now a requirement in most states for property sales or major renovations.

Can an electrician install a solar system or do I need a separate solar installer?

Solar panel installation requires both a licensed electrician and a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installer to qualify for government rebates. Many electricians hold CEC accreditation, but not all. If your electrician does not have CEC accreditation, they can do the general wiring work but a CEC-accredited installer must design and commission the system for it to be eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs).

What electrical work can I legally do myself?

Australian homeowners can change a light globe, replace a plug-top fuse, and plug in portable appliances. Everything else — including changing a power point cover plate in some states, replacing a light switch, or running any new wiring — must be done by a licensed electrician. DIY electrical work is one of the leading causes of house fires in Australia.

How do I verify a electrician's licence in ACT?

You can verify any electrician's licence using TradieVerify's free search tool or directly through the Access Canberra register. Enter the electrician's name or licence number to confirm their licence status, class, and any disciplinary history.

How many licensed electricians are in Canberra?

There are currently 8577 licensed electricians registered in Canberra, ACT. This data is sourced directly from the Access Canberra register and updated regularly.