Senior Electrical Officer

Sunwater; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 129,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑call roster

Job summary

Sunwater is seeking a Senior Electrical Officer to lead from the front on electrical matters in the region. You’ll be the SME, guiding fault finding and ensuring critical infrastructure operates safely and reliably while staying hands-on.

You’ll manage a small team, coordinate complex installs and repairs, foster safety and compliance, and play a key role in on‑call response and continuous improvement across our regional assets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-trade experience with a Cert III Electrical qualification.
• QTP Electrical Contractors Licence and HV switching certification.
• Strong fault finding, maintenance and high‑risk electrical environments.
• Solid understanding of compliance, safety systems and risk management.
• Ability to lead, influence and support teams while making technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Use your experience to provide expert support to trades across complex installations, fault finding and maintenance activities.
• Take ownership of electrical safety, compliance and audit processes across the region.
• Act as the Qualified Technical Person (QTP), ensuring all electrical work meets regulatory and AS/NZS standards.
• Lead and coordinate emergency and critical electrical works, including planning, recovery and repair activities.
• Support teams with technical problem‑solving, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build capability within the team through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance

Electrical safety

Compliance

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Cert III Electrical qualification

Job description

Work.

If you’re an experienced electrician who’s ready to step into a true technical role, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

As a Senior Electrical Officer at Sunwater, you’ll be the subject matter expert for all electrical matters in the region—supporting teams on the ground, guiding complex fault finding and ensuring critical infrastructure operates safely and reliably every day.

This is a hands‑on role where you stay close to the work while leading a small but capable team. From complex installs to emergency repairs, you’ll provide the technical direction, oversight and decision‑making that keeps everything moving.

As a Senior Electrical Officer at Sunwater, you will:

• Use your experience to provide expert support to trades across complex installations, fault finding and maintenance activities.
• Take ownership of electrical safety, compliance and audit processes across the region.
• Act as the Qualified Technical Person (QTP), ensuring all electrical work meets regulatory and AS/NZS standards.
• Lead and coordinate emergency and critical electrical works, including planning, recovery and repair activities.
• Support teams with technical problem‑solving, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build capability within the team through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.

This role includes participation in an on‑call roster, so you’ll play a key part in responding when it matters most.

About you:

You’re a highly experienced electrical professional who enjoys leading technically while still staying hands‑on. You’ll bring:

• 10+ years post‑trade experience with a Cert III Electrical qualification.
• QTP Electrical Contractors Licence and HV switching certification.
• Strong experience in fault finding, maintenance and high‑risk electrical environments.
• A solid understanding of compliance, safety systems and risk management.
• The ability to lead, influence and support teams while making confident technical decisions.

On offer is a competitive salary of $128,897 plus12.75% super, access to banked time, 17.5% leave loading and a strong focus on work/life balance.

Water.

This is more than just electrical work—it’s about keeping regional Queensland running.

At Sunwater, the assets you support deliver water to farms, towns and industry across the state. That means the work you do directly supports communities, local economies and livelihoods.

You’ll be working across a region where your impact is real and visible—solving problems on the ground, supporting your team and keeping critical infrastructure operating when it matters most.

Life.

We know roles like this require commitment— that’s why we support our people with flexibility, benefits and opportunities to grow.

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Comprehensive health and wellness programs designed to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• My time: Flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, helping you tailor work around your lifestyle (full-time permanent employees only)
• My growth: Career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships and structured pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career (full-time permanent employees only)

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities available today and into the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each person brings. As we continue to grow, we are committed to maintaining a barrier free recruitment process and inclusive work environment.

If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and the Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the rich traditions, languages and customs that are among the oldest in the world. We recognise their resilience and the importance of truth telling, listening and learning today.