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
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.
Applications close on 27 August **** 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 current community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)
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📌 Electrical Technician (Muswellbrook)
🏢 Muswellbrook Shire Council
📍 Muswellbrook