Electrical Technician

**Job No**:LCCNSW4004**

**Location**:Lithgow, NSW***:
**The Opportunity**:

- Lithgow City Council _has an exciting opportunity for a Electrical Technician to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer - Operations, you will be responsible for**providing efficient, effective and professional installation and maintenance of electrical fixtures, fittings, service cabling and associated elements for Council managed assets.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

- Carry out electrical works of maintenance, improvement or construction nature within Council Buildings. In co-operation with other trades, assist in successful completion of multi-trade projects.
- Undertake duties associated with the repair and maintenance of electrical installations and system associated with Council's Water and Sewar Operations including specialist knowledge in Pump Station repairs and maintenance, Telemetry control systems, Plan/Diagrammatic Interpretation and Pump Station Operations.
- Carry out electrical tagging of Council's electrical appliances and equipment.
- Liaise with other sections of Council and the public on matters relative to electrical works.
- Be prepared to undertake emergency and or breakdown work outside normal working hours.

**About you**:

- Recognised Electrical Trade Certificate
- Current qualified Electricians Licence
- Current WHS General Induction for Construction Training Certificate
- Minimum of three years post trade experience
- Sound knowledge of WHS and Risk Management requirements
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Through working knowledge of statutory and legal requirements relative to the electrical industry
- Experience in staff supervision
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety

**Salary and Benefits**:
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Between $1349.61 and $1526.62 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
- Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every two weeks

**_APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 24/09/2025 at 4pm AEST._**

**_ Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process._**

**Lithgow City Council**:
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.