Industrial Electrician - Tweed Shire Council
Location: Chinderah - Altona Road
Pay Rate: From $***** per hour + super
Contract: 12-month casual assignment
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start: ASAP
The Opportunity
Spinifex Recruiting is currently seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join Tweed Shire Council's Water Division on a 12-month casual contract.
Based at Council's Altona Road facility in Chinderah, this role will be working within the Water and Wastewater division, supporting the electrical maintenance and operation of Council's water and wastewater infrastructure.
This is a great prospect for a qualified electrician with strong industrial experience who is looking for a longer-term local assignment with Council.
For the right person, the pay rate may be negotiable depending on your level of industrial experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.
About the Role
Working as part of the Water Division, your role will involve electrical maintenance, fault finding and repairs across water and wastewater infrastructure.
Duties may include:
Electrical maintenance, repairs and fault finding
Preventative and reactive maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure
Working with pumps, motors and associated electrical equipment
Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults
Testing, inspecting and maintaining electrical systems and equipment
Supporting the operation and maintenance of Council's water and wastewater assets
Working alongside other trades and Council teams to complete maintenance and repair works




Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant standards and procedures
Maintaining accurate records and completing relevant documentation
About You
We are looking for a fully qualified Electrician with strong industrial experience who can work confidently and independently.
Experience within water, wastewater, utilities, manufacturing or similar industrial environments would be highly regarded.
You will ideally have:
Current NSW Electrical Licence
Demonstrated industrial electrical experience
Experience working with pumps, motors and electrical control systems
Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
Current driver's licence and reliable transport
Water, wastewater, utilities or local government experience will be highly regarded
Why Join Council?
12-month contract opportunity
$***** per hour + super
Potential for a higher rate for the right candidate based on experience and qualifications
Monday to Friday, full-time hours
Work within Council's Water and Wastewater Division
Opportunity to gain valuable local government experience
Long-term assignment based in Chinderah
If you're an experienced Industrial Electrician, ideally with a background in water, wastewater, pumps, motors or similar industrial environments, and you're looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Industrial Electrician (New South Wales)
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