Charter Diligence Pty Ltd – Tweed Heads NSW

Our Client

Our client is a large NSW Government organisation responsible for delivering and maintaining critical transport infrastructure across New South Wales. With thousands of employees supporting one of Australia's largest road networks, they operate and maintain major tunnels, traffic systems and essential assets that keep people and freight moving safely. They are recognised for their robust safety culture, investment in technology and long-term infrastructure projects.

About the Role

Looking for a change from domestic or repetitive maintenance work? We're looking for experienced Electricians with industrial maintenance, instrumentation or electronics experience to join a specialist tunnel maintenance team in Tweed Heads.

You’ll help maintain critical electrical systems that keep major road tunnels operating safely, including power distribution, traffic systems, fire protection equipment and electronic control systems.

Position: Traffic Signals Technician (Tunnels) / Electrician
Location: Tweed Heads West NSW
Pay: $62.94 per hour + superannuation
Hours: 8.5 hours per day - 9 Day Fortnight. Occasional night works 1-2 weeks per month.
Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance
- Fault find and repair electrical and electronic equipment
- Maintain tunnel electrical distribution systems
- Service traffic signals and tunnel control equipment
- Test and maintain PLCs, controllers and instrumentation
- Maintain fire detection, suppression and life safety systems
- Inspect lighting,



ventilation and monitoring systems
- Read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
- Perform HV switching where authorised
- Complete inspections, testing and maintenance reports
- Respond to emergency breakdowns when required
- Support shutdowns and night maintenance works
- Work safely in live operational tunnel environments
- Follow all WHS procedures and permit requirements
- Mentor junior team members when required

About You

Essential:

- Current NSW Electrical Contractor Licence or Qualified Supervisor Certificate (Electrical)
- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Experience in industrial or infrastructure electrical maintenance
- Strong fault finding skills
- Instrumentation and/or electronics experience
- Able to work night shifts and participate in an on-call roster when required

Desirable:

- HV Switching experience
- Cert IV Instrumentation
- Cert IV Hazardous Areas (EEHA)
- Confined Spaces
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
- MR Truck Licence
- Experience maintaining industrial control systems, PLCs or SCADA equipment
- Experience working in tunnels, mining, utilities, manufacturing or heavy industry

You must have valid Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.



Successful applicants will be required to complete a National Criminal History Record Check, provide two references and meet all mandatory compliance requirements before commencement.

Why Contract With Us

At Charter Diligence, we go beyond just placement - we support our contractors with practical benefits that reflect real-life needs. All contractors engaged through us have access to early cash advances on approved timesheets, offering flexibility in cases of unforeseen expenses or cash flow challenges. Unlike traditional labour hire providers, we understand that life doesn’t always align with a pay cycle - and we're here to help when it matters most. Well, ask your mates if they’re already a Charter Diligence Contractor - chances are, they’re already benefiting from the support we provide.

Charter Diligence is an accredited recruitment agency for the Australian Federal Government and State Governments. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present. Charter Diligence is a 100% Australian-owned equal opportunity and LGBTQIA+ equity consulting firm and recruitment agency that provides the same benefits and opportunities for hiring and advancement to everyone without discriminating due to protected characteristics such as age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, and medical history.

Additional information

- Work on major tunnel infrastructure
- Experienced crew to work alongside
- 9-day fortnight

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📌 Electrician - Traffic Signals Technician (Tweed Heads West)
🏢 Charter Diligence
📍 Tweed Heads West