Assistant Automation Technician

Council Jobs; Griffith; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Long service leave

MyLeave

On-call allowances

Career development

Salary packaging

Educational assistance

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a qualified industrial electrician to support its water and wastewater operations. The role emphasizes developing specialist knowledge in automation, telemetry, instrumentation and SCADA systems, while applying electrical trade expertise.

Candidates must hold a Certificate III in Electro technology - Electrician, a Qualified Supervisors Certificate, and a valid Australian Class C driver licence.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certificate III in Electro technology - Electrician and Supervisors Certificate.
• Australian Class C driver licence required.
• Ability to fault-find and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical trade expertise to support water and wastewater operations.
• Develop specialist knowledge in automation, telemetry, and SCADA systems.
• Interpret electrical and electronic schematics and troubleshoot faults.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Independent work

On-call readiness

Education

Certificate III in Electro technology - Electrician

Qualified Supervisors Certificate – Electrician

Australian Class C driver licence

Tools

SCADA

Industrial control systems

Motors and control equipment

Job description

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

Salary: Commencement hourly rate $47.7978 to $52.5772 (Grade 14), plus superannuation. Note: a training pathway is being offered where upon completion the hourly rate could increase up to $55.6656 to $61.2329 (Grade 17).

Commuter use vehicle and rostered day off once a fortnight.

Employment Type: Permanent, (38 hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to apply electrical trade expertise, while developing specialist knowledge in industrial automation, telemetry, instrumentation, process control and SCADA systems supporting Council's water and wastewater operations.

Qualifications: the successful applicant will possess a Certificate III in Electro technology - Electrician and Qualified supervisors Certificate – Electrician and hold an Australian Class C driver licence.

Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.

Candidate must be available to participate in the on-call roster.

About You

You are a qualified and motivated industrial electrician with demonstrated experience working on electrical motors, control equipment and industrial electrical systems. You have strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills. and the ability to interpret electrical and electronic schematics.

You are proactive and self-motivated and can work independently with minimal supervision, effectively manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes. You are willing to participate in an on-call roster and be committed to maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of critical water and wastewater infrastructure.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 10 years and MyLeave
• Generous on-call allowances
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Salary packaging options
• Educational assistance programs

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact Mick Walsh on 1300 176 ***.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.