SCADA and Communications Technician

Gippsland Water; Victoria; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Gippsland Water invites applications for a permanent SCADA and Communications Technician in Victoria. The role focuses on the safe, reliable delivery of water services by supporting SCADA, telemetry communications, and control systems infrastructure.

You will maintain system integrity, resolve issues, and support approved changes while advising stakeholders across the organisation. We seek a trade-qualified professional with strong fault-finding skills and experience with SCADA and industrial

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Communications, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Electrical.
• Experience with SCADA, telemetry, and control networks.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system integrity and performance of SCADA/telemetry infrastructure.
• Resolve technical issues and support approved changes and projects.
• Provide practical advice to stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

SCADA

Telemetry

Networking

Fault-finding

Communication

Education

Trade qualification (Communications/Electronics/Instrumentation/Electrical)

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

SCADA and Communications Technician Permanent full-time position Salary $89,867 plus superannuation

Our organisation

We exist to deliver essential water, wastewater, and waste recovery services that support the health, safety, and wellbeing of the Gippsland community. As a key employer in our region, we play a vital role in shaping a sustainable future while driving positive outcomes for our environment, economy, and people. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive by offering:

• Flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance.
• Diverse career opportunities and ongoing professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive culture where our people feel safe to bring their full and authentic self to work.
• Competitive employee benefits that make your professional and personal experiences rewarding.

Our focus in on building a highly skilled, customer-focused team, united by a shared purpose, to make a real difference in the community we serve.

Contribute to a team that's committed to innovation, prioritising our customers and creating a better future for our region.

The role

The SCADA and Communications Technician supports the safe, reliable and continuous delivery of Gippsland Water services by providing technical support for SCADA, telemetry communications and control systems infrastructure.

The role maintains system integrity and performance, resolves technical issues, supports approved system changes and projects, and provides practical advice to stakeholders across the organisation.

What you’ll bring

• A trade qualification in Communications, Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical or a similar field.
• Strong technical fault-finding skills, with experience diagnosing hardware and software issues.
• Experience or demonstrated aptitude in SCADA, telemetry, communications or industrial control systems and networking equipment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work safety and independently in operational environments.

Applications close on Monday 16 November 2026.