Maintenance Officer - Trade - Electrical

WaterNSW; Warragamba; Híbrido; AUD 92.000 - 96.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

9-day fortnight on EnterpriseAgreement

Parental leave up to 16 weeks

Fertility leave

Education assistance

Remote area benefit packaging

Salary from $91,901 - $96,497 + 12% S

Descripción de la vacante

WaterNSW is seeking a Maintenance Trade - Electrician to service and maintain critical electrical systems at Warragamba Dam. You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, monitor assets, and contribute to reliability improvements on essential water infrastructure.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping, and data capture to support planning. The position offers hybrid work arrangements, with a focus on on-site field duties, professional development, and an inclusive

Formación

• Trade-qualified Electrical Technician with a commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical infrastructure and assets.
• Strong problem-solving skills to assess risks and implement solutions.
• Willingness to learn across maintenance, operations and water infrastructure activities.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and service critical water and electrical infrastructure.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance to keep assets safe and reliable.
• Monitor, inspect and troubleshoot water supply systems for performance improvements.
• Contribute to minor projects and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Capture maintenance data and asset information for planning and long-term performance.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance.

Conocimientos

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Educación

Trade-qualified Electrical Technician

Descripción del empleo

WaterNSW is currently seeking a Maintenance Trade - Electrican (Full-Time, Permanent) professional based at Warragamba Dam, you will work on a diverse range of electrical systems and assets that support water storage, distribution, and operational reliability. From preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to inspections and emergency response activities, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our infrastructure continues to perform for the communities, industries, and environments that rely on it.

Our Perks and 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 $91,901 - $96,497 + 12% Super
• And so much more!

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and service critical water and electrical infrastructure that helps deliver essential water services to communities across NSW.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance activities to keep our assets operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Monitor, inspect, and troubleshoot water supply systems, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reliability
• Contribute to minor projects and improvement initiatives that enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure.
• Capture maintenance data and asset information to support effective planning and long-term asset performance.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to support compliance and operational excellence.

What we are looking for:

• Trade-qualified Electrical Technician with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical infrastructure, assets, and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, assess risks, and implement practical solutions.
• Eagerness to learn and develop across a diverse range of maintenance, operational, and water infrastructure activities.
• Confident using technology and systems to capture maintenance information, asset data, and service records.

Who we are:

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. 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.

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:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

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.

Find out more at waternsw.com.au

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Please note applications for this position will close on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.59 pm.

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