Instrumentation & Controls Electrician

State Water Corporation; Orange City; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Parental leave

Fertility leave

Professional development

Remote area benefits

Competitive salary + Super

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Electrician to support and maintain essential water infrastructure across a diverse network of remote sites. This full-time, permanent role focuses on electrical, automation and communications systems, including SCADA, telemetry and power distribution.

The successful candidate will work hands-on, fault-find end-to-end, and provide specialist guidance on site-based automation projects while complying with Australian Standards and

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Supervisor Certificate is required.
• Experience with instrumentation, control systems and electrical/electromechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated fault-finding from SCADA servers to site instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and improve field instrumentation, automation and control systems including SCADA and communications networks.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and automation issues to minimise downtime.
• Provide site-based expertise to support planning, design, testing and security of automation systems.
• Plan, procure and coordinate instrumentation and control works, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes.

Skills

SCADA

Telemetry

PLC programming

Field controllers

Fault diagnosis

Education

Qualified Electrical Supervisor Certificate

Tools

SCADA

PLC software

Job description

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Electrician (Full time, Permanent) to join our team.

This role will play a critical role in supporting and maintaining essential water infrastructure that communities, industries and the environment rely on every day. In this hands‑on position, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of complex electrical, automation and communication systems across a diverse network of remote sites

We welcome applications from Leeton, Orange and Tumut NSW

Our Perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.

• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location
• Attractive Salary starting from $112,408-123,653 + 12% Super + Allowances

What you’ll do:

• Configure, maintain and continuously improve field-based instrumentation, automation and control systems, including SCADA, telemetry, communications networks, power systems and site control devices.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and rectify electrical and automation system issues to minimise downtime and maintain system availability.
• Deliver specialist advice and site-based knowledge to support planning, design, testing, implementation and security of automation and communications systems.
• Plan, procure and coordinate instrumentation and control works, ensuring contractors deliver high-quality outcomes safely and efficiently.
• Procure goods and services in line with policies and financial approvals, ensuring efficient use of resources across projects and maintenance activities.
• Audit, inspect and approve electrical works to ensure compliance with Australian Standards, regulatory requirements and organisational guidelines.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified Electrical Supervisor Certificate
• Proven capability working across instrumentation, control systems and associated electrical/mechanical equipment
• Demonstrated ability to fault find and resolve issues end-to- end, from SCADA servers through to site instrumentation
• Hands‑on expertise with PLC programming and field controllers, ideally within complex industrial environments
• Proven experience delivering field-based operations and maintenance activities
• Highly self-sufficient and comfortable working independently in remote and isolated locations
• Willingness to participate in an on-call 24/7 roster, providing support remotely or on‑site when required

How we will support you:

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

Our commitment & culture:

WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Who we are:

With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.

For more information, please reach out to: [e-mail]

Please note applications for this position will close at 5:00pm, Friday 4th September 2026

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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