Shoalhaven City Council

Industrial Electrician

About the Role
Join our passionate and enthusiastic team as an Industrial Electrician! You'll provide high-quality, efficient electrical installations, maintenance and breakdown services, ensuring our operations run smoothly and effectively.

Reporting directly to the Coordinator - Electrical North, the main responsibilities of this role include:

• Breakdown fault finding and repair services

• Providing preventative maintenance and installation services for
• commercial and industrial electrical assets relevant to Council's properties and systems including water and sewage infrastructure, Council buildings and other assets.
• instrumentation and process control equipment, eg Supervisor Control & Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA), PLC control systems, level control systems and dosing systems.
• Compliance testing and result recording of all electrical articles as per legislative requirements
• Provide advice on the operation of process equipment and to customers regarding plant operations and minor improvements.
• Manage projects and undertake services to meet customers' expectations, within agreed cost and timeframes.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime, as per a roster, is a requirement of this position.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Electrical Trade qualification.
• Electrical Supervisors Licence.
• Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation of equivalent post trade training in a specialist field or demonstrated competency to equivalent level.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• WorkCover Construction Induction card.
• Ability to obtain a Confined Spaces certification and Chlorine Handling Awareness and work in both areas.
• Experience working at heights on poles and towers and in Elevated Work Platforms.
• Ability to obtain a High Voltage access permit issuers qualification.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship

The team at Shoalhaven Water are high performing and committed to providing efficient, effective water and wastewater services to the Shoalhaven. As we work towards being a leader in the water industry, we know that our human resources are just as important as our natural resources. This is why we look for dedicated and enthusiastic people to join our team and be the driving force behind our vision and mission. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

How to Apply

Contact: Mark Easton Coordinator - Electrical North - 02 4429 3234

Applications Close: Thursday 5 June 2025 (at midnight)

You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list your qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.

1. In your previous positions, how have you actively participated in WHS practices?
2. Why do you want to work at Shoalhaven City Council?
3. This role has requirements for an on-call roster that can require a quick response - If you reside outside of the Shoalhaven area, how do you intend to meet this requirement. (e.g. relocation to Shoalhaven if successful).

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

If you require assistance submitting your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• Access to financial advice and guidance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace