Industrial Electrician

Richmond Valley Council; Evans Head; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compassionate leave

LSL after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Ongoing training

Fitness Passport

Health & Wellbeing Day

EAP

Job summary

Richmond Valley Council in Evans Head is seeking an Industrial Electrician to provide electrical services to Council's Water and Sewer systems, covering installation, maintenance and breakdown repairs.

This full-time role supports the continuous operation of Water and Sewer infrastructure and includes a salary range of $77,771–$89,434 per year plus 12% superannuation. Applicants should be detail‑oriented, safety‑focused, and able to work well in a small team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work autonomously within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide industrial electrical services to Council's Water and Sewer systems.
• Install, maintain and perform breakdown repairs on electrical and control systems.
• Support the continuous operation of Water and Sewer infrastructure.

Skills

Strong communicator

Flexible/ad adaptable

Autonomous worker

Job description

Industrial Electrician

Permanent Full Time - Evans Head

The Richmond Valley is in the heart of the Northern Rivers, with wide open spaces and room to grow. We're a down-to-earth, friendly community - where you can still enjoy the welcome of a country town, a family holiday by the beach, or a campfire under the open sky.

It's a place of opportunity, where you can get a start in life or find the change you've been looking for - build a home, raise a family, or buy your first acreage. Success is earned through hard work, persistence, and the courage to get back on your feet in hard times.

Our organisation is defined by integrity and passion in what we do. When challenges come, we endure, we recover, and we rise once again to rebuild. Our people are connected through a shared love of this place and in serving our community.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a safety-first focus and positive attitude. You are -

• A strong communicator
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Able to work well within a small team and autonomously

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide industrial electrical services to Council's Water Sewer electrical and control systems. This work will involve a variety of installation, maintenance, and breakdown repair work. This position is critical in supporting the continuous operation of Council's Water and Sewer infrastructure and will make a key contribution to the improvement of this infrastructure.

Full time: 76- hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $77,771 to $89,434 pa + 12% superannuation

Contact: James Sun, Operations Coordinator Water and Sewer - 0439 411 ***

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

Please read the role description for more information regarding key accountabilities of the role, essential qualifications and obligations.

What we offer

Richmond Valley Council offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

• A generous Leave Management Policy providing compassionate leave, LSL after 5 years and volunteer leave to name a few
• Ongoing training and development
• Fitness Passport
• Free yoga and meditation each week
• A fun Health & Wellbeing Day
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Council is committed to creating a workforce that celebrates inclusion, diversity and equality. We believe our employees are a reflection of the diverse community we serve and are proud to support equal opportunities for all of the Richmond Valley.