Electrical Coordinator Water Operations

Careers at Council; Taree; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Leaseback company vehicle

Job summary

MidCoast Council is seeking an Electrical Coordinator to lead our Electrical and SCADA team, delivering reliable electrical and automation systems across water and wastewater operations. This hands-on leadership role coordinates a team of technical specialists ensuring asset performance and safety.

You will oversee maintenance programs, contractor performance, fault response activities and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a safe, productive and customer‑focused team culture.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification and current Qualified Supervisor Certificate.
• Electrical Contractor Licence or demonstrated ability to obtain one.
• Significant experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Experience working with SCADA, telemetry, PLC and industrial control systems.
• Demonstrated leadership within a technical work environment.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Electrical Technicians and SCADA specialists.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and control system assets.
• Ensure the safe, efficient and compliant operation of electrical, telemetry and SCADA systems.
• Provide technical guidance for 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.
• 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

Leadership

Planning

Stakeholder communication

Contractor management

Safety

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Qualified Supervisor Certificate

Electrical Contractor Licence

Tools

SCADA

Telemetry

PLC

Industrial control systems

Job description

Looking for more than just your next job?

Join a team that's helping shape the future of the MidCoast while enjoying the perfect balance of meaningful work and an exceptional lifestyle on the Barrington Coast. Here, your contribution matters - to your community, your team, and your own future.

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.
• 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 (02) 7955 7*** or at ************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

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 (02) 7955 7*** or at **************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.