Electrical Technician Water Operations

Electrical Technician Water Operations role at Careers at Council. Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. Based in the MidCoast region, you'll join a proactive, forward thinking team committed to delivering high quality water services to our community.

Taree, New South Wales

• Specialise in electrical switchboards, motors, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Support the Water Management and Treatment (WMAT) and Water Operations (WOP) teams
• Identify and remove limitations or deterioration that affect system performance
• Maintain and update data within the planned maintenance system, including schedules, procedures, work history, and parts usage
• Provide training and guidance to staff on the operation and maintenance of electrical assets
• Assist with installations and equipment upgrades
• Support and maintain Telemetry, SCADA, and instrumentation systems

All within a team culture that prioritises safety, initiative, and continuous improvement.

• Electrical Trade Certificate and a Contractor Licence and/or Qualified Supervisors Certificate (Electrician)
• Proven experience as an electrician, ideally within the water industry or a related process-driven environment
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and switchboards, large motors, variable speed drives (VSDs), high voltage systems, PLCs, SCADA systems, radio telemetry, and condition-based monitoring
• Safety focused, solutions oriented, and able to thrive in a collaborative team setting

Salary: Commencing salary circa $74,700 p.a. - 82,200 p.a. plus superannuation. Plus a Water Allowance of $133.61 per week.

Vehicle: A to and from use vehicle (for work purposes only).

Tenure: Full Time, Permanent

This position will be based at our Taree Water Services Depot, Muldoon Street. The role will cover the southern area, including Bulahdelah, Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens, and Stroud.

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more.

Closing date: Sunday 14 September 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats and contact the hiring manager for position requirements if needed. For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Adam Lauder, Electrical Coordinator Water Operations, who is the hiring manager for this role: 0417 042 716 or adam.lauder@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, HR Officer: (02) 7955 7334 or margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

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MidCoast Council values safety, inclusivity, and equal employment opportunities. We never discriminate on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require workplace adjustments or disability accommodations during the application process, please contact the HR representative. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and will respond to every applicant. Recruitment agencies are asked not to contact us at this stage.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. The MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle with a growing economy and natural beauty.