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Electrical Technician (Wodonga or Wangaratta, please specify in your application)

Electrical Technician (Wodonga or Wangaratta, please specify in your application)

Position Information

Salary
  • An attractive salary range of $78,527 to $100,709 (Band 6 or 7 depending on skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

 

  • This role is eligible for our trade, industry and wastewater allowances which add over $4,000 to your remuneration per year!

 

  • In this role you will participate in an on-call availability roster for 7 days approximately every 4-7 weeks. This includes an on-call allowance of over $500 plus any applicable overtime hours and rates.
Hours per week
  • Full time, ongoing.
  • 7:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
      
Location
  • 2 new positions available (please specify in your application)
    • 1 x Wodonga based
    • 1 x Wangaratta based
Position enquiries
  • Damien Kelly, Team Leader Industrial Control Systems on 0400 583 028
  • or our People & Culture team via email  hr@newater.com.au
Applications close
  • Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 1 February 2026.
Mandatory Requirements
  • Candidates must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorisation to work in Australia
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence
  • Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.

 

As an Electrical Technician at North East Water, you’ll play a pivotal role in optimising the performance of our water and wastewater infrastructure ensuring reliable and efficient service delivery to our communities.


The role involves maintaining and supporting our Electrical, Automation and SCADA systems, while contributing to a variety of diverse and specialised projects. You’ll also have access to a broad range of learning opportunities, to expand your knowledge and skills in industrial control systems and the water industry.


As part of our Industrial Control Systems team, you’ll help service the communities of the North East region, while enjoying the opportunity to work in one of Victoria’s most beautiful regions.


This is a full-time, ongoing position offering RDO’s and flexible work arrangements. 
The general work hours are 7:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday. In this role you will receive additional remuneration through the participation in an on-call roster every 4-7 weeks from Tuesday until the following Tuesday. 
 

General day-to-day duties:

  • Breakdown response for electrical and automation equipment
  • Installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment
  • Preventive maintenance tasks
  • Optimising control systems for water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Provide technical support for operational staff and activities
  • Monitoring and maintenance of SCADA and telemetry systems
  • Completion of admin tasks such as timesheets and electronic work orders
  • Participation in the after hours on call roster

 

For further detail on the role, please refer to the position description below.

 

Key Selection Criteria

To be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:

Essential on application:

1. Current Victorian A Grade Electrical License or ability to obtain.

2. Current Driver’s License.

3. Knowledge or experience in the repair, maintenance, design and delivery of industrial control systems.

4. Sound computer skills in a range of software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

 

Desirable but not required on application:

5. Training or qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Industrial Automation or Electrical Engineering is highly desirable.

6. Trade qualifications or equivalent experience in instrumentation.

7. Ability to design and modify electrical schematics with the use of AutoCAD Electrical.

 

We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact hr@newater.com.au in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments.

Position descriptionApply here

Applications, including statements against the key selection criteria, must be submitted via the above online application form before the closing date/time. Applications via email will not be accepted. 


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