Lead the delivery, maintenance and optimisation of Council’s critical Water and Wastewater electrotechnology infrastructure and electrical assets. This key leadership role combines technical expertise, contractor and resource management, and operational oversight to ensure safe, reliable and customer-focused service delivery across maintenance programs, capital works and emergency response activities.
About the role:
- Lead high-performing Electrical and Electronic Technician teams supporting critical Council infrastructure.
- Coordinate maintenance, projects, contractors and emergency response activities across Water and Wastewater assets.
- Drive safe, reliable and efficient service delivery through strong operational leadership and planning.
- Champion team development, workplace safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical expertise and stakeholder support to optimise asset performance and service outcomes.
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $102,118 per annum with competency-based increments up to $117,528 per annum, plus 12% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- additional benefit of a fully maintained leaseback vehicle available for both work and personal use (employee contribution applies)
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- A qualified Electrotechnology professional with strong experience in industrial electrical operations.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and lead high-performing teams.
- Have hands-on expertise in water and wastewater electrical systems, instrumentation and control technologies.
- Champion safety, compliance and best practice, with a strong understanding of Australian Standards.
- Proactive problem-solver with exceptional fault-finding skills and experience using asset management systems.
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 and 2025 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 2 October at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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