Electrical Technician

*Please be advised, this role is referred to as the Technical Officer - Electrical within Council.

About the position

The Technical Officer - Electrical will provide electrical maintenance and minor capital works for Council including technical support for the management and maintenance of Muswellbrook Water and Wastewater’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, treatment works Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), pumping stations, and reservoir instrumentation and telemetry systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and replace electrical and instrumentation systems to resolve process faults
• Supervise and support apprentice electricians when required
• Provide technical advice to the Operations Manager, team members, and contractors
• Interpret and update electrical engineering and P&ID drawings
• Support asset management systems by supplying accurate data from completed works
• Ensure compliance with WHS, standards, and regulations while contributing to planning and budgets

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About you

• Licensed Electrician – Electrical supervisors certificate and ability to maintain licence.
• Relevant post-trade training.
• Relevant post –trade qualifications, e.g. Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent,
• Class C Driver’s Licence

What we offer

• Permanent full time employment, 38 hours per week
• Salary from $103,635 to $108,569 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Tools of Trade vehicle available for successful applicant
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Further information and to apply

• For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Shomal Narayan, Operations Manager - Water and Wastewater on (02) •••• •874.
• If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) •••• •700 or via email humanresources@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
• Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
• Applications close on 27 August 2026 at 11:59pm.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)

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