Electrical Coordinator Water Operations

WIOA; Taree; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle leaseback

Job summary

MidCoast Council is seeking an Electrical Coordinator to lead our Electrical and SCADA team and support the delivery of reliable electrical, instrumentation, telemetry and control systems across our water and wastewater operations.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will coordinate a team of technical specialists responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure and ensuring the ongoing performance of electrical assets that support essential services across the MidCoast region.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification and current Qualified Supervisor Certificate.
• Electrical Contractor Licence or demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Significant experience in industrial electrical maintenance, ideally within water, wastewater, utilities or critical infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Electrical Technicians and SCADA specialists.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities across electrical and control system assets.
• Ensure the safe, efficient and compliant operation of electrical, telemetry and SCADA systems.
• Provide technical guidance and support for complex fault-finding and operational issues.
• Monitor asset performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers.
• Contribute to maintenance planning, budgeting and resource allocation activities.
• Support the delivery of capital works, asset renewals and improvement projects.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, standards and Council policies.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Participate in incident response and provide operational support during emergency events.

Skills

Electrical leadership

SCADA systems

Electrical maintenance

Contractor management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Qualified Supervisor Certificate

Electrical Contractor Licence

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming

Telemetry systems

Job description

Location: MidCoast NSW
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The Opportunity

MidCoast Council is seeking an Electrical Coordinator to lead our Electrical and SCADA team and support the delivery of reliable electrical, instrumentation, telemetry and control systems across our water and wastewater operations. In this hands‑on leadership role, you will coordinate a team of technical specialists responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure and ensuring the ongoing performance of electrical and automation assets that support essential services across the MidCoast region. You will combine technical expertise with practical leadership, overseeing maintenance programs, contractor performance, fault response activities and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a safe, productive and customer-focused team culture.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Electrical Technicians and SCADA specialists.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities across electrical and control system assets.

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• Ensure the safe, efficient and compliant operation of electrical, telemetry and SCADA systems.
• Provide technical guidance and support for complex fault-finding and operational issues.
• Monitor asset performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers.
• Contribute to maintenance planning, budgeting and resource allocation activities.
• Support the delivery of capital works, asset renewals and improvement projects.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, standards and Council policies.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Participate in incident response and provide operational support during emergency events.

What you’ll bring

• Electrical Trade Qualification and current Qualified Supervisor Certificate.
• Electrical Contractor Licence or demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Significant experience in industrial electrical maintenance, ideally within water, wastewater, utilities or critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience working with SCADA, telemetry, PLC and industrial control systems.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within a technical work environment.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating maintenance programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

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.

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Salary:

Commencing salary circa $113,000 – $135,700 p.a. plus superannuation. (dependent on skills and experience)

A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.

Location:

Upon commencement your normal place of work will be the Water Services Depot located at 26 Muldoon St, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure:

Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date:

Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11:00 pm.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Shane Beeton, Manager Water Operations who is the hiring manager for this role. Shane can be reached on [phone] or at [e-mail].

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Candice Plevey, Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Candice can be reached on [phone] or at [e-mail].

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.

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.