Shoalhaven City Council

Industrial Electrician

• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $85,830 - $99,916 gross p.a. plus 12% Super + Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
• 38 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight / Monday to Friday / 7:00am to 4:00pm
• Shoalhaven Water Operations Depot, South Nowra
• Applications close: Thursday, 13 August 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

Provide quality, timely and efficient electrical installation, maintenance and breakdown services, while installing and maintaining industrial electrical equipment within the water industry. This role also supports compliance with relevant legislation, Council policies and safety requirements, ensuring risks are effectively identified and managed. This includes:

• Breakdown (fault finding and repair), preventative maintenance and installation services for commercial and industrial electrical assets relevant to Council's properties and systems. These sites may include water and sewage infrastructure, Council buildings and other assets.
• Breakdown (fault finding and repair), preventative maintenance and installation services for 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

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 is a requirement of this 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

We are looking for a reliable and safety focused electrician with strong problem-solving skills and experience in electrical installation, maintenance and fault finding. The ideal candidate will work well in a team, communicate effectively and be committed to delivering high quality services in a fast paced environment.

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach 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.

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 outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. Do you have experience working with instrumentation and process control systems in an industrial setting? Please provide an example.
4. In your previous positions, how have you actively participated in WHS practices?
5. This position is required to be on an on-call rotation, while on-call there is a minimum response time within the Shoalhaven LGA. If you live outside of the Shoalhaven LGA, how do you propose to meet the on call time requirement

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.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253 or 02 4429 3203.

Applications Close: Thursday, 13 August 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mark Easton - Coordinator - Electrical North - 02 4429 3234

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:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

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

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.