Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

• Full Time – 38 hours per week

• Balance your life with a 9 Day fortnight

· Salary commencing from $1622.48, + industry allowance, + superannuation 11.5%

· Supportive and family friendly environment

About us:

Federation Council is home to a thriving and diverse community located in an agriculturally rich and diverse area on the border of New South Wales and Victoria. The Southern Riverina region is the centre of one of the most productive wool, cereals and livestock growing areas in Australia. Only three hours from Melbourne, four hours from Canberra and six hours from Sydney, the region boasts a great climate and vibrant atmosphere and is an ideal location for families, businesses, and visitors to experience its exceptional lifestyle and opportunities.

The opportunity:

We are seeking a qualified electrical technician who is passionate about their work and ready to provide technical and professional expertise. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join Local Government and work within a team environment, where you will contribute to deliver successful outcomes for your community.

In this role you will:

Provide maintenance and repair of the electrical equipment and electronic instrumentation for Federation Council. The position will provide specialist electrical trade services, with the primary focus on the operation, maintenance, repair and upgrading of water supply and sewerage treatment, pumping, storage and reticulation electrical and scada/telemetry systems to provide drinking water and treated effluent that meets industry, electrical, health and environmental best practice standards and legislative requirements.

Criteria:

•         Hold a current and valid Electrical Trade Certificate with previous experience in electrical installations maintenance.
•          Hold a current and valid class ‘C’ driver’s licence.
•          Possess the ability to understand and maintain the electrical systems involved in municipal water and sewerage treatment plants.
•          Intermediate user in a range of software packages such as Microsoft Office, Email systems, Internet searching and Records Management systems such as TRIM.
•          Demonstrated knowledge of WHS practices and ability to actively encourage and promote a safe working environment.
•          Demonstrated history of showing initiative in solving problems, improving methods and productivity and ability to seek guidance where required.
•          Demonstrated ability to meet the capability requirements of this position as defined in the capability statement.
•          Please note, the position description can be found on the Federation Council website under “Careers”

What we offer:

•         An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills and explore a diversity of career paths
•          Fortnightly rostered days off.
•          Be part of a team contributing to your local community.
•          Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
•          A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
•          Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, the Local Government (Electricians) (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment.  The salary is commencing at $1622.48 per week with progression up to $1747.27 plus industry allowances, dependent upon skills and experience.

How to find out more:

To find out more about this opportunity you can contact, Aaron Benbow on 0490 830 396.

How to apply:

Provide us with a cover letter telling us how you meet the criteria we have outlined above and also attach a resume detailing your work history, qualifications and skills.

Applications need to be submitted by 4.00pm on Monday, 24 March 2025 via one of the following platforms:

In writing to:

“Electrical Technician”

Human Resources

PO Box 77

COROWA  NSW  2646

Or emailed to [email protected]

Or by applying via the ‘Job Application Form’ available from the top of this page.

Applicants can also visit the Federation Council website careers page to view the position description and apply.

https://www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au/Home

Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We aim to recruit a diverse range of talented people to help us achieve our goals.