Lead Electrical Engineer

Careers at Council; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 115,300 - 133,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Competitive salary with performance progression

9 day fortnight

Job summary

A local government council in Central Coast NSW seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to manage a team focused on electrical asset maintenance for Water and Sewer services. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in leadership within the water utility sector. Responsibilities include overseeing improvement projects and ensuring effective service delivery. The role offers a salary up to $115.3k, 12% superannuation, and a hybrid work model, providing flexibility between onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• Sequence of certifications including HV Switching Operations and General Induction Card.
• Experience leading teams in the water and utility industry.
• Ability to motivate and coordinate team activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team for electrical asset maintenance.
• Oversee renewal and refurbishment projects optimally.
• Ensure alignment with strategic and operational objectives.

Skills

Leadership in Electrical Asset Management

Project Management

High Voltage Responsibilities

Knowledge of Local Government Regulations

Team Coordination

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Current class C Drivers Licence

HV Network Controllers certification

Job description

Description

• Lead and manage a team focused on electrical asset maintenance of Council's Water and Sewer assets in this newly created role
• Enhance service delivery and optimise asset management strategies
• Utilise your project management skills to oversee renewal and refurbishment projects, ensuring effective resource allocation
• Leaseback Vehicle/ Vehicle Allowance

Central Coast NSW, New South Wales

About The Role

The role of Lead Electrical Engineering is pivotal in managing a team of electrical professionals, focusing on maintenance improvements, High Voltage assets, resolving operational issues and carrying out asset renewal projects across Council's extensive portfolio of Water & Sewer assets. Reporting to the Section Manager Maintenance Services, this role will see you take a strategic approach to ensure alignment to strategic, operational and organisational objectives across the Water and Sewer Directorate. This will be achieved through leading asset maintenance teams in order to achieve the desired customer, economic, and environmental outcomes for Council. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To Be Successful In This Role

• a Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field, combined with ongoing professional development
• extensive contemporary experience in a leadership capacity driving Electrical asset management within a water and/ or utility industry
• comprehensive experience managing Low Voltage and High Voltage assets, including holding High Voltage Responsibilities
• the ability to motivate, lead and support employees and coordinate the activities of a team to achieve outcomes
• knowledge of and experience working in Local Government and Water Industry, including the Drinking Water Guidelines, POEO Act, Safe Work Legislation and Australian Standards for Electrical Equipment, and Local Government Act
• a current class C Drivers Licence
• a valid Construction General Induction Card - NSW SafeWork or equivalent
• a current Confined Space Entry Certificate
• a current Safe Work at Heights Certificate
• a current HV Network Controllers certification (High Voltage Switching Operations; Certificate IV in Electrical Supply Industry - Network Systems or equivalent)

Other Important Information

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $115.3k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $133.6k on completion of assessment of skills and performance + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance +12% superannuation
• Permanent full-time role
• 9 day fortnight
• Hybrid and flexible working conditions - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
• Location: Nexus Business Hub, North Wyong

Centre information is provided for context and does not form part of the core responsibilities.