Industrial Electrician (we will also consider qualified Electricians who wish to upskill)

Keep essential water and sewer infrastructure running. Deliver electrical upgrades. Make a difference in our growing region.

- Permanent full-time position – 76 hours per fortnight worked over 9 days
- Grade K – $3,561.40-$4,008.40 gross per fortnight plus superannuation
- Additional benefits: Market Allowance (discussed with preferred applicant), Industry Allowance ($147.68 per fortnight), Tool Allowance ($89.42 per fortnight), Leave Loading (17.5%) and On-Call Allowance ($147.78 per week)
- Based in Mudgee, NSW

Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking a skilled and solutions-focused Industrial Electrician to join our Operations team, supporting the reliable operation of Council’s water and sewer infrastructure.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Electrical and Mechanical, you will play a key role in maintaining, upgrading and commissioning electrical systems across treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs and other essential process infrastructure.

This is a varied technical role combining hands-on electrical maintenance, fault finding, project delivery and automation. You will work with motors, control systems, SCADA instrumentation and associated equipment, helping ensure Council’s water and sewer services operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

If you enjoy solving complex electrical problems, improving industrial systems and working on infrastructure that matters to the community, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a meaningful role.

Not yet an experienced Industrial Electrician? Discuss your current Electrician qualifications and experience with us! Phone George Cox on (02) 6378 2846.

For a highly motivated Electrician looking for the opportunity to build capacity in building, maintaining and troubleshooting industrial electrical installations, including variable speed drives (VSDs), switchboards, motors, control systems and SCADA instrumentation, this is an opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable hands-on experience. If you have a strong electrical foundation, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to get in touch and discuss how you could grow into this role.

A day in the life

No two days will look the same. You might start your morning investigating an electrical fault at a pumping station, inspecting a switchboard or reviewing system data to identify an abnormality within the water or sewer network.

Later,



you could be planning an electrical upgrade, selecting suitable equipment, reviewing technical specifications or working with the Water and Sewer team to improve system performance. You may also assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment, provide technical advice to colleagues or mentor less experienced team members.

Your work will help keep critical infrastructure operating safely and effectively, with opportunities to contribute to projects from initial scoping and budgeting through to installation and commissioning.

About the Industrial Electricians role

In this role, you will:

- Install, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment associated with Council’s water and sewer operations, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, specifications and safety requirements.
- Maintain and troubleshoot complex switchboards, motors, control apparatus, SCADA instrumentation and associated equipment.
- Provide technical advice and review plans and specifications to determine electrical installation requirements.
- Identify system abnormalities and support operational decision-making, asset renewals, upgrades and improvements to Council’s SCADA systems.
- Deliver electrical projects from scoping and budget development through to design, installation and commissioning.
- Select appropriate electrical equipment and contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and operational reliability.
- Provide on-the-job training and technical guidance to colleagues, supporting a capable and effective team.
- Maintain Mudgee Aerodrome runway lighting and obstacle beacons in accordance with applicable CASA requirements.

You will also participate in an on-call roster and undertake work in environments that may involve confined spaces, working at heights and exposure to chemicals or wastewater.

About you

You are a technically capable electrician with strong problem-solving skills and a practical, safety-focused approach. You enjoy working independently while contributing to a team, and you can plan and prioritise work effectively in a varied operational environment.

You will bring:





- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician or Certificate III in Electrical Mechanic.
- NSW Electrician Qualified Supervisor Certificate.
- Current Class C driver’s licence.
- Experience maintaining complex switchboards and electrical control apparatus.
- Demonstrated ability to design, construct and install upgrades to industrial electrical equipment used in the water industry.
- Proficiency in selecting suitable equipment to maintain electrical system reliability.
- Practical mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic mechanical tasks.
- Robust planning, prioritisation, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
- Advanced computer skills relevant to electrical installations.

Highly regarded: Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control, an Electrician Special Class Licence or Electrical Engineering Certificate, confined spaces and working at heights qualifications, electrical rescue and resuscitation training, electronics or radio technician experience, and aerodrome lighting qualifications.

Experience in customer service and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs will also be advantageous.

Why work with us?

Looking for a career change without the commute? The Mid-Western Region offers meaningful career opportunities, a relaxed lifestyle and a robust sense of community. With a growing regional population and a diverse range of essential services, you can build your career while making a tangible contribution to the community.

This position offers:

- Meaningful, hands-on work supporting essential community infrastructure.
- A varied technical role involving electrical maintenance, automation and project delivery.
- Opportunities to develop specialist skills and undertake relevant training.
- A 38-hour working week, with the flexibility of a 9-day fortnight.
- The opportunity to work collaboratively with an experienced operational team.
- The lifestyle benefits of living and working in the beautiful Mid-Western Region.

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application, including your resume and responses to the position’s selection criteria, by Tuesday, 24th November 2026

For a confidential discussion about either of the position, please contact George Cox on (02) 6378 2846.

Mid-Western Regional Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

📌 Industrial Electrician (Mudgee)
🏢 Mid-Western Regional Council
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