The Board is a statutory body constituted under, and provided with various functions by, the Electricity Act 1945 and the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (Regulations).

These functions include:

• Monitoring matters relating to the qualification, training and safety of electrical workers and electrical contractors.
• Issuing licences and permits for electrical workers and electrical contractors based on an assessment of competence.
• Conducting or arranging for examinations to assess the competence and proficiency of licence holders and applicants.
• Advising the Minister for Commerce and the Director of Energy Safety on matters relating to the licensing and regulation of electrical workers and electrical contractors.
• Performing other functions conferred on it by the Regulations.

The Board also actively seeks to maintain appropriate and relevant policies within the framework provided by the Regulations.

The current members of the Electrical Licensing Board are:

Susan Chew – Chair

Susan Chew has been appointed to the Board as Chair. Susan is an experienced board member and has served on various boards for not-for-profit organisations. She is currently serving on the board for the Yued Aboriginal Corporation, Ember Connect and Alinea Inc. Susan has over 20 years' experience as a commercial and corporate lawyer having held senior legal roles for large organisations in the engineering, IT (information technology), energy, and utilities sectors. Susan is also a corporate governance professional, holding formal qualifications from the Governance Institute of Australia and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Melissa Mammone – Representative for the Director of Energy Safety

Melissa Mammone has been appointed to the Board as the representative for the Director of Energy Safety. Melissa is currently employed by the Building and Energy Division of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. Melissa is a chartered accountant and brings with her experience as the executive officer for both the Building Services Board and the Plumbers Licensing Board and as treasurer for the Pickering Brook Catholic Church Committee.

 

David von Kelaita – Licensed electrical workers representative

David von Kelaita has been appointed to the Board as the licensed electrical workers representative. David is currently the head trainer with CSTA (Combined Skills Training Association) and was previously an organiser with the ETU WA. David has 14 years’ previous experience in the Royal Australian Navy as an Electronic Technician followed by five years carrying out electrical work in the construction and mining industries. With extensive experience carrying out electrical work and training electrical workers David brings valuable technical expertise as well as specialist knowledge of the training sector to the Board.

Luke Murphy – Electrical workers with restricted licenses representative

Luke Murphy has been appointed to the Board as the electrical workers with restricted licenses representative. Luke is a member of the Air-conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association and is currently a project manager for Centigrade Mechanical Contracting. Luke is a restricted electrical licence holder and has over 15 years' industry experience over a broad range of projects including both commercial and industrial. Luke’s experience in refrigeration and mechanical engineering provides a unique perspective to the Board. 

Gillie Anderson – Consumers (residential) representative

Gillie Anderson has been appointed to the Board as the consumers (residential) representative. Gillie is currently the senior policy advisor at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists WA. She has held a number of policy and managerial positions for State Government and not-for-profit regulatory organisations. Gillie has extensive experience as a consumer representative on a number of boards including the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Gillie's experience in advocating for the community, operating in a regulatory framework and her training as a lawyer provides a unique skillset to the Board.

Paul Rees - Consumers (small businesses) representative

Paul Rees has been appointed to the Board as the consumers (small businesses) representative. Paul has over 30 years professional experience in owning and operating small businesses and is currently the Director of a small, registered building company specialising in conservation and heritage restoration. Paul has also been a Pharmacist for approximately 37 years and is currently the proprietor of two Community Pharmacies in Western Australia. Paul has experience in serving on a number of boards and committees and is currently a Branch Committee Member of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Western Australian Branch. Paul’s breadth of experience across multiple small businesses and strong background serving on boards and committees provides a unique skill set to the Board.

Saf Flatters – Electrical contractor representative

Saf Flatters has been appointed to the Board to represent the interests of electrical contractors. Saf is an Electrical Contractor and currently runs a domestic electrical business. She has extensive prior experience working as an Electrical Supervisor, Coordinator and Advisor in the commercial, high voltage and mining sectors. Saf serves as a volunteer Board Director for Electrotechnology Training Institute (formally ECA WA) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Noel Michelson – Consumer (large business) representative

Noel Michelson has been appointed to the Board to represent the interests of consumers that are large businesses. Noel is an electrical engineer for Rio Tinto, where he has worked across a range of engineering, operational and project roles for almost 20 years. He is currently Integration Manager – RT Energy and Climate and has recently been lead to Rio Tinto’s Electrical Safety Steering Committee and is a member of the Pilbara ISOCo Risk Sub Committee. Noel’s broad knowledge of various electrical disciplines is a valuable asset to the board.

Current electrical licensing board policies

Electrician’s training licence

• Requirements for the issue of an Electrician's Training Licence 

Electrician’s licence

• Requirements for the issue of an Electrician's Licence based on the Onshore Technical Skills Assessment Record
• Requirements for the issue of an electrician's licence based on the Offshore Technical Skills Record 

Restricted electrical licence

• Requirements for the issue of a Restricted Electrical Licence for Domestic Electrical Appliances
• Requirements for the issue of a Restricted Electrical Licence for Electronics and Communication Equipment 
• Requirements for the issue of a Restricted Electrical Licence for Disconnect and Reconnect Motors and/or Composite Equipment 
• Requirements for the Restoration of a Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic's Restricted Electrical Licence 
• Requirements for the Issue of a Restricted Electrical Licence for Plumbing and/or Type A Gasfitting Appliances 
• Requirements for the Issue of a Restricted Electrical Licence for Type B Gasfitting Appliances 

Electrical contractor and in-house installing work licence

• Requirements to be registered as a Nominee to an Electrical Contractor's or In-House Electrical Installing Work Licence 
• Requirements to be Granted an Exemption to Hold an Electrical Contractor's Licence
• Requirements for the issue of an Electrical Contractor's Licence
• Requirements for the restoration of an Electrical Contractor's Licence 

General

• Fit and proper person assessment criteria for the issue of licences and permits 
  • Updated policy – Effective from 4 December 2024

Approved Registered Training Organisations

• Approved Registered Training Organisations