Operations Coordinator - Electrotechnology

Tweed Shire Council; Chinderah; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

12% super

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council, based in NSW, invites applications for an Operations Coordinator - Electrotechnology. Lead teams delivering and maintaining water and wastewater electrical systems, optimising asset performance and safety across maintenance programs and capital works.

The role blends technical oversight with contractor and resource management in a dynamic council environment. Location is Chinderah, with flexible work options and a fully maintained leaseback vehicle.

Qualifications

• A qualified electrotechnology professional with strong experience in industrial electrical operations.
• Proven leadership skills to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Hands-on expertise in water and wastewater electrical systems, instrumentation and control technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical and Electronic Technician teams supporting critical Council infrastructure.
• Coordinate maintenance, projects, contractors and emergency response across Water/Wastewater assets.
• Drive safe, reliable service delivery through planning and leadership.
• Champion safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Industrial electrical operations

Instrumentation & control

Safety & Australian Standards

Asset management systems

Education

Electrotechnology qualification

Job description

Operations Coordinator - Electrotechnology

Lead the delivery, maintenance and optimisation of Council’s critical Water and Wastewater electrotechnology infrastructure and electrical assets. This key leadership role combines technical expertise, contractor and resource management, and operational oversight to ensure safe, reliable and customer-focused service delivery across maintenance programs, capital works and emergency response activities.

Lead the delivery, maintenance and optimisation of Council’s critical Water and Wastewater electrotechnology infrastructure and electrical assets. This key leadership role combines technical expertise, contractor and resource management, and operational oversight to ensure safe, reliable and customer-focused service delivery across maintenance programs, capital works and emergency response activities.

About the role:

• Lead high-performing Electrical and Electronic Technician teams supporting critical Council infrastructure.
• Coordinate maintenance, projects, contractors and emergency response activities across Water and Wastewater assets.
• Drive safe, reliable and efficient service delivery through strong operational leadership and planning.
• Champion team development, workplace safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and stakeholder support to optimise asset performance and service outcomes.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $102,118 per annum with competency-based increments up to $117,528 per annum, plus 12% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• additional benefit of a fully maintained leaseback vehicle available for both work and personal use (employee contribution applies)
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -

We are seeking:

• A qualifiedElectrotechnology professional with strong experience in industrial electrical operations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Have hands-on expertise in water and wastewater electrical systems, instrumentation and control technologies.
• Champion safety, compliance and best practice, with a strong understanding of Australian Standards.
• Proactive problem-solver with exceptional fault-finding skills and experience using asset management systems.

About us:

• Located on thepicturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, ina 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 . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Chinderahand can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 2 October at 12 noon sharp(NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.

Thinking of relocating?

Eligible applicants can access the Welcome Experience, a free NSW Government service designed to support workers and their families as they move to regional NSW.

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Grade

7

Industry

Water & Wastewater - Operation