As the independent technical regulator responsible for electricity, gas and pipeline safety in Victoria Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is responsible for licensing and registering all electricians and electrical tradespersons – a requirement to undertake electrical work in Victoria – and as such ESV provides various services and support to electricity professionals.

Below are links to important information for electricity professionals from other Australian States and Territories and other countries wanting to work in Victoria.

Follow the links below for information on these topics:

• Mutual recognition in Victoria
• Working in Victoria with overseas qualifications

Contact our Licensing team

If you need assistance with ESV’s online forms or have a query about licensing and registration, contact our Licensing and Registration team directly on 1800 815 721 or send an email to licensing@energysafe.vic.gov.au and we will attend to your query as soon as possible.

If you call the Licensing team after 4 pm, leave a message and one of our team will return your call the following business day.