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Hire electricians in Melbourne, VIC

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8 electricians on Yakka Labour have their home area within 10 km of Melbourne, including 4 within 5 km. Compare the nearest profiles below, then request a free quote or post a shift with the suburb, start time and pay band.

Hiring locally keeps travel short for early starts and split shifts. Workers below are listed nearest first, and 18 electricians are on Yakka Labour across Melbourne.

Yakka Labour is a labour-hire marketplace, not the workwear brand with a similar name: workers apply to your shift directly and you confirm the rate before they start.

  • 4within 5 km
  • 8within 10 km
  • 18across Melbourne

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Within 5 km of Melbourne

5–10 km from Melbourne

Typical electrician shifts around Melbourne

  • Power points, lights and switchboards
  • Fit-outs and renovations
  • Fault finding and repairs
  • New builds and commercial sites

Licences and tickets in VIC

Electrical work in VIC needs a licensed electrician. Apprentices work under supervision. Ask for licence number and insurance before they start.

Rates

Indicative Melbourne rates for electricians sit roughly $90 to $150 an hour for casual shifts, before super. They move with the shift, licence class and award, so confirm the current award on Fair Work before you book. See the 2026 labour hire rates guide.

Hiring electricians in Melbourne: common questions

How many electricians are near Melbourne?

8 electricians on Yakka Labour have their home area within 10 km of Melbourne VIC, and 4 of them within 5 km. Across Melbourne there are 18. Numbers change as workers join and update their profiles.

What licence does an electrician need in VIC?

Electrical work in VIC needs a licensed electrician. Apprentices work under supervision. Ask for licence number and insurance before they start.

How quickly can I hire an electrician in Melbourne?

Post the shift with the suburb, start time, tickets and a pay band. Nearby electricians can apply the same day; you check their profile and confirm the rate before anyone starts. For a quote first, use the free quote button on any profile.

How much does an electrician cost in Melbourne?

Indicative Melbourne rates for electricians sit roughly $90 to $150 an hour for casual shifts, before super. They move with the shift, licence class and award, so confirm the current award on Fair Work before you book.

Distances are approximate, from the centre of Melbourne to each worker's home area as set in the Yakka Labour app. Suburb centres © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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