Electronics Technician

Tweed Shire Council; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Commuter Use Vehicle

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council invites applications for a role focused on developing, installing and maintaining electronic Monitoring and Control Systems for Water and Sewer Assets. The role supports SCADA operations, ensuring reliable performance, low risk and cost-effective solutions across the network.

Based in Chinderah, you will monitor system performance, assist in maintenance plans and capital planning while collaborating with Mechanical and Electrical teams.

Qualifications

• NSW Electrical or Contractor’s Licence is required.
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation (or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience.
• Proven PLC programming, SCADA, and radio telemetry experience.
• Knowledge of water supply and sewage treatment processes.
• Ability to design, implement and manage control systems for complex plant circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Develop, install and maintain electronic Monitoring and Control Systems for 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 capital planning.
• Provide technical support to Mechanical and Electrical teams and assist other areas as required.
• Work collaboratively within the Water Unit with flexibility, attention to detail and strong client service orientation.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Radio telemetry

Instrumentation calibration

Electrical knowledge

Education

NSW Electrical or Contractor’s Licence

Certificate IV in Instrumentation

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.

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 - for more).

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 (or equivalent experience), and 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.

SK97188A

Unit Water & Wastewater - Operations Job Grade 6 Industry Water & Wastewater - Operations Employment Type Full-Time