Tweed Shire Council

Apprentice Instrumentation & Control Technician

Tweed Shire Council is offering exciting new paid positions for people of all ages and abilities with a passion for public health and the environment. This is your chance to gain invaluable experience and a recognised trade qualification while you earn.

Council is seeking applications from candidates who are currently or have completed a Certificate III in Electrotechnology and interested in completing a dual trade. 

About the Apprenticeship:

Tweed Shire Council is proud to offer an Apprenticeship with our Water and Wastewater - Operations team. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience while completing a Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control. 

As an Apprentice Instrumentation Technician, you will help to maintain and enhance Council’s Telemetry, SCADA and Flood Warning, Electronic and Instrumentation Systems. This would include maintenance, installation, response, diagnostic and repair services for the Water and Wastewater infrastructure.

In order to meet the requirements of the Apprenticeship, successful completion of on-the-job training and studies is required. 

What you'll do:

• Assist in maintaining and enhancing Council’s Telemetry, SCADA, and Flood Warning Systems for our Water and Wastewater Infrastructure.
• Support the upkeep of Electronic and Instrumentation Systems under supervision.
• Participate in installation of equipment and systems.
• Respond to service requests and system issues.
• Assist with diagnosing faults and troubleshooting problems.
• Carry out basic repair services under the guidance of qualified technicians.
• Learn and apply safe work practices and technical procedures.

What's on offer:

• A full-time position for a maximum period of up to 48 months, commencing July 2025.
• A starting base salary ranging from $32,973 to $62,358 per annum +11.5% super. Salary progression is based on satisfactory completion of study plus work performance.
• Council will cover the associated course costs.
• Paid work placement while you learn.
• 76-hour fortnight, 9-day fortnight.
• Leave entitlements include annual leave, sick leave, and public holiday pay.
• Training and professional development opportunities are available to develop skills and grow your career.
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring, and support.
• Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
• Access to Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff.
• Generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Interest in Instrumentation and Control Systems.
• A strong passion for math and sciences, including coding.
• Completed Year 12 in Standard, Advanced or Extension Mathematics subjects (Desirable).
• Completed Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (Desirable).
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude and self-motivated.
• A current drivers licence (Desirable).

If considering a dual trade:

• Applicants should have completed or be in their third or final year of Certificate III in Electrotechnology apprenticeship.

About us:

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

Where it's located:

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

Position closes: 

Friday 6 June at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

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.  Click here for more information.

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.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2. Are you applying for the dual trade opportunity?
3. Have you completed or are you currently undertaking a Certificate II or III in Electrotechnology? Please provide specific details. 
4. Have you completed Year 12 Mathematics in standard, advanced or extension level? Please provide specific details.
5. What interests you about working with Instrumentation and Control Systems?
6. Can you describe your experience working in a small team environment, including how you contribute to team goals and support others?
7. How would you rate your written and verbal communication skills? Please provide examples that demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively.
8. What is your understanding of the Water and Wastewater Industry? Please share any relevant knowledge or experience you have in this area.

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