Electrical Technician Water Operations

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.

Looking for more than just a job?

Ready for a better work life balance, job security, and the chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of NSW?

We're offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a proactive, forward thinking team committed to delivering high quality water services to our community. Based in the stunning MidCoast region, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of coastal and hinterland living. Work in a supportive, safety focused environment where your skills and contributions are truly valued.

The role & you

As our Electrical Technician, you'll play a vital role in keeping our water and sewer systems running reliably and efficiently. Your work will span both planned and responsive electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and system improvements.

In this role, you will:

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.

To be successful in this role, you'll hold an Electrical Trade Certificate along with a Contractor Licence and/or Qualified Supervisors Certificate (Electrician). You'll bring proven experience as an electrician, ideally within the water industry or a related process driven environment. Your technical expertise will include a solid understanding of instrumentation and switchboards, large motors, variable speed drives (VSDs), high voltage systems, PLCs, SCADA systems, radio telemetry, and condition based monitoring. We're looking for a technically skilled professional who is safety focused, solutions oriented, and thrives 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

What we offer?

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 .

Location: Thisposition will be based at our Taree Water Services Depot, Muldoon Street. However, the role will cover our southern area, including Bulahdelah, Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens, and Stroud.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF orWord formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Adam Lauder, Electrical Coordinator Water Operations, who is the hiring manager for this role. Adam can be reached on 0417 042 716 or at adam.lauder@MidCoast.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named 'Yalawanyi Ganya' which means "sitting/meeting place" in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We're a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.

About MidCoast Council

We proudly serve the MidCoast region, from our stunning coastline to the lush hinterlands. Since 2016, we've provided essential services, maintained infrastructure, and fostered sustainable growth to enhance our community's quality of life.

Collaboration is at our core—we engage with residents to make informed, transparent decisions. By balancing environmental preservation with economic and cultural growth, we're building a thriving, resilient MidCoast for generations to come.

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- Please describe your qualifications relevant to this role along with a brief outline of your demonstrated trade experience and industry knowledge. *
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