Telemetry Services Coordinator

6 days ago


Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Port Macquarie Hastings Council Full time $97,130 - $108,719 per year

About the Opportunity

At PMHC, every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this, we seek a dedicated Telemetry Services Coordinator to lead our Telemetry Services Team within Utilities Operations.

The successful applicant will guide a team, foster collaboration and accountability while overseeing the safe and compliant delivery of telemetry services across water, wastewater and other Council assets. From SCADA and PLC systems to data communications and instrumentation, you will ensure reliability, optimisation and continuous improvement in support of critical community infrastructure.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Certificate III or higher in Electrical, Control or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in the management of telemetry systems, including SCADA, PLC programming, instrumentation and data communications.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience supervising, coaching and developing staff.
  • Demonstrated experience in preventative and corrective maintenance programs, compliance systems and process optimisation.
  • Well-developed skills in contract and project management, including procurement activities.
  • High-level communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare reports and technical documentation.
  • Developed computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Current Class C Driver Licence.

On a typical day this role will:

  • Lead and coordinate the Telemetry Services team and contractors to ensure the safe, reliable and compliant operation of Council's telemetry systems.
  • Review and implement maintenance, optimisation and renewal programs for SCADA, PLC, data communications and instrumentation infrastructure.
  • Manage compliance requirements including licencing, safety systems, and cyber security audits.
  • Provide technical expertise for utilities projects, including reviewing designs, project workshops and commissioning.
  • Manage documentation, databases and reporting to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
  • Contribute to budgets and financial planning to ensure value for money.
  • Promote safe working practices, complete WHS inspections and develop Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in telemetry systems and processes.
  • Participate in PMHC's after hours on-call roster

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight)

Starting salary of $97,130.47 to $108,719.03 per annum depending on skills and experience, plus 12% Super and on call allowance.

This role also qualifies for a Leaseback or Vehicle allowances

Benefits

  • Fortnightly
    RDO
  • PPE
    provided
  • Discounted
    gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
  • Career
    development opportunities
  • Annual
    salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual
    salary review
  • Long
    service leave after 5 years
  • Generous
    employee assistance program
  • Salary
    packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
  • Recognition
    through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff
    achievements

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Steve Holt, ETS Manager, Utility Operations on

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the selection criteria, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Sunday 19th October 2025 at 11:30pm

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.

PMHC's recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview).

Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address and is set to 'trustworthy'.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

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