Electrical & SCADA Lead - 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

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.