Mid-Western Regional Council

Industrial Electrician

Industrial
Electrician (we will also consider qualified Electricians who wish to upskill)

Keep essential water
and sewer infrastructure running. Deliver electrical upgrades. Make a
difference in our growing region.

• Permanent full-time position – 76 hours per fortnight worked over 9 days
• Grade K – $3,561.40-$4,008.40 gross per fortnight plus
  superannuation
• Additional benefits: Market Allowance (discussed with preferred applicant), Industry Allowance ($147.68 per fortnight), Tool Allowance ($89.42 per fortnight), Leave Loading (17.5%) and On-Call Allowance ($147.78 per week)
• Based in Mudgee, NSW

Mid-Western Regional
Council is seeking a skilled and solutions-focused Industrial Electrician to
join our Operations team, supporting the reliable operation of Council’s water
and sewer infrastructure.

Reporting to the
Supervisor – Electrical and Mechanical, you will play a key role in
maintaining, upgrading and commissioning electrical systems across treatment
plants, pumping stations, reservoirs and other essential process
infrastructure.

This is a varied
technical role combining hands-on electrical maintenance, fault finding,
project delivery and automation. You will work with motors, control systems,
SCADA instrumentation and associated equipment, helping ensure Council’s water
and sewer services operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

If you enjoy solving
complex electrical problems, improving industrial systems and working on
infrastructure that matters to the community, this is an opportunity to put
your skills to work in a meaningful role.

Not yet an experienced Industrial Electrician? Discuss your current Electrician qualifications and experience with us! Phone George Cox on (02) 6378 2846.

For a highly motivated Electrician looking for the opportunity to build capacity in building, maintaining and troubleshooting industrial electrical installations, including variable speed drives (VSDs), switchboards, motors, control systems and SCADA instrumentation, this is an opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable hands-on experience. If you have a strong electrical foundation, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to get in touch and discuss how you could grow into this role.

A day in the life

No two days will look
the same. You might start your morning investigating an electrical fault at a
pumping station, inspecting a switchboard or reviewing system data to identify
an abnormality within the water or sewer network.

Later, you could be
planning an electrical upgrade, selecting suitable equipment, reviewing
technical specifications or working with the Water and Sewer team to improve
system performance. You may also assist with the installation and commissioning
of new equipment, provide technical advice to colleagues or mentor less
experienced team members.

Your work will help
keep critical infrastructure operating safely and effectively, with
opportunities to contribute to projects from initial scoping and budgeting
through to installation and commissioning.

About the Industrial Electricians role

In this role, you
will:

• Install, repair and maintain electrical
  systems and equipment associated with Council’s water and sewer
  operations, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, specifications
  and safety requirements.
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex
  switchboards, motors, control apparatus, SCADA instrumentation and
  associated equipment.
• Provide technical advice and review plans
  and specifications to determine electrical installation requirements.
• Identify system abnormalities and support
  operational decision-making, asset renewals, upgrades and improvements to
  Council’s SCADA systems.
• Deliver electrical projects from scoping
  and budget development through to design, installation and commissioning.
• Select appropriate electrical equipment
  and contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and
  operational reliability.
• Provide on-the-job training and technical
  guidance to colleagues, supporting a capable and effective team.
• Maintain Mudgee Aerodrome runway lighting
  and obstacle beacons in accordance with applicable CASA requirements.

You will also
participate in an on-call roster and undertake work in environments that may
involve confined spaces, working at heights and exposure to chemicals or
wastewater.

About you

You are a technically
capable electrician with strong problem-solving skills and a practical,
safety-focused approach. You enjoy working independently while contributing to
a team, and you can plan and prioritise work effectively in a varied
operational environment.

You will bring:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology
  Systems Electrician or Certificate III in Electrical Mechanic.
• NSW Electrician Qualified Supervisor
  Certificate.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Experience maintaining complex
  switchboards and electrical control apparatus.
• Demonstrated ability to design, construct
  and install upgrades to industrial electrical equipment used in the water
  industry.
• Proficiency in selecting suitable
  equipment to maintain electrical system reliability.
• Practical mechanical aptitude and the
  ability to perform basic mechanical tasks.
• Strong planning, prioritisation,
  communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently
  and without direct supervision.
• Advanced computer skills relevant to
  electrical installations.

Highly regarded:
Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control, an Electrician Special Class
Licence or Electrical Engineering Certificate, confined spaces and working at
heights qualifications, electrical rescue and resuscitation training,
electronics or radio technician experience, and aerodrome lighting
qualifications.

Experience in customer
service and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs will also be advantageous.

Why work with us?

Looking for a career
change without the commute? The Mid-Western Region offers meaningful career
opportunities, a relaxed lifestyle and a strong sense of community. With a
growing regional population and a diverse range of essential services, you can
build your career while making a tangible contribution to the community.

This position offers:

• Meaningful, hands-on work supporting
  essential community infrastructure.
• A varied technical role involving
  electrical maintenance, automation and project delivery.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills
  and undertake relevant training.
• A 38-hour working week, with the
  flexibility of a 9-day fortnight.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively
  with an experienced operational team.
• The lifestyle benefits of living and
  working in the beautiful Mid-Western Region.

Ready to apply?

Please submit your
application, including your resume and responses to the position’s selection
criteria, by Tuesday, 24th November 2026

For a confidential
discussion about either of the position, please contact George Cox on
(02) 6378 2846.

Mid-Western Regional
Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes
applications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.