Electronics Technician

Careers at Council; Chinderah; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options for work/life-bz

Commuter Use Vehicle

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council, based in NSW, seeks a qualified professional to develop, install, and maintain electronic Monitoring and Control Systems for critical water and sewer assets. You will support SCADA operations, ensure reliable infrastructure with minimal risk and cost, and monitor system performance to aid maintenance programs.

Requirements include a NSW Electrical/Contractor licence and a Certificate IV in Instrumentation or equivalent, plus experience with PLCs, SCADA, and radio telemetry.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Instrumentation or equivalent
• Dual Trade in Electrotechnology and Instrumentation & Control or equivalent qualifications
• Proven experience with PLCs, SCADA, and Radio Telemetry Systems

Responsibilities

• Develop, install, and maintain electronic Monitoring & Control Systems for Water and Sewer Assets.
• Support SCADA operations to ensure reliable infrastructure with minimal risk and cost.
• Monitor system performance and contribute to maintenance programs and capital planning.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Radio telemetry systems

Water & sewer assets knowledge

Root cause analysis

Education

Certificate IV in Instrumentation

Dual Trade in Electrotechnology and Instrumentation & Control

NSW Electrical or Contractor’s Licence

Job description

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of essential infrastructure management as a key contributor to the development, installation, and maintenance of electronic Monitoring and Control Systems for Water and Sewer Assets. This pivotal role supports SCADA operations and infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance, minimal risk, and cost-effective solutions across the water and wastewater network. With responsibilities spanning system performance monitoring, technical support, and capital planning, the position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a detail-oriented professional ready to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About the role:

• Develop, install, and maintain electronic Monitoring and Control Systems for critical Water and Sewer Assets.
• Support the operation and performance of SCADA systems, ensuring reliable infrastructure at minimal risk and cost.
• Monitor system performance and contribute to maintenance programs and short-to-medium term capital planning.
• Provide technical support to Mechanical and Electrical teams and assist other business areas as required.
• Work collaboratively within the Water Unit, demonstrating flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong client service focus.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $84,316 per annum with competency-based increments up to $99,874 per annum, plus 12% super
• 12 months maximum term, with the option of permanency subject to operational needs
• 76-hour, 9 day fortnight
• Commuter Use Vehicle (Operational Vehicle) - Use of Council vehicle allocated to designated positions outside working hours - no private use permitted.
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list).

We are seeking:

• A qualified professional with a NSW Electrical or Contractor’s Licence and a minimum of two years' relevant experience.
• Strong technical expertise, including Certificate IV in Instrumentation (and equivalent experience), or Dual Trade in Electrotechnology and Instrumentation and Control or equivalent qualifications, including demonstrated competence in installing, maintaining, and calibrating instrumentation
• Proven experience with PLC programming (Ladder Logic / Function Block), SCADA systems, and Radio Telemetry Systems.
• In-depth knowledge of water supply, sewage treatment processes, and the ability to design, implement, and manage control systems and complex plant circuitry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and collaborate on process improvements.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Chinderah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 02 October 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Pre-Employment Screening:

• Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
• Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
• Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

• This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.

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