Electrical Technician

2 weeks ago


Muswellbrook, Australia Muswellbrook Shire Council Full time

**Please be advised, this role is referred to as the**Technical Officer - Electrical within Council**.**

**About the position**

The Technical Officer - Electrical will provide electrical maintenance and minor capital works for Council including technical support for the management and maintenance of Muswellbrook Water and Wastewater’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, treatment works Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), pumping stations, and reservoir instrumentation and telemetry systems.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Maintain, repair, and replace electrical and instrumentation systems to resolve process faults
- Supervise and support apprentice electricians when required
- Provide technical advice to the Operations Manager, team members, and contractors
- Interpret and update electrical engineering and P&ID drawings
- Support asset management systems by supplying accurate data from completed works
- Ensure compliance with WHS, standards, and regulations while contributing to planning and budgets

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

**About you**
- Licensed Electrician - Electrical supervisors certificate and ability to maintain licence.
- Relevant post-trade training.
- Relevant post -trade qualifications, e.g. Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent,
- Class C Driver’s Licence
- Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
- Demonstrated **[Developed]** key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

**What we offer**
- Permanent full time employment, 38 hours per week
- Salary from $92,139 to $99,050 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Tools of Trade vehicle available for successful applicant
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

**About Muswellbrook**

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger - we have space for you.

**Further information and to apply**
- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Sergei Iagunkov_,_ _Manager Water and Wastewater on (02) 6549 3774.
- **Applications close o**n 11** July 2025 at 11:59pm**.**

**The Welcome Experience**

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