Tweed Shire Council

Senior Electrical Engineering Officer

Be at the forefront of energy management, innovation and sustainability as you lead Tweed Shire Council’s efforts to adopt the latest technologies in energy reduction and renewable energy systems.

You will play a pivotal role in this position which provides the technical and electrical engineering authority for the whole of the organisation and will include ensuring that Council complies with all statutory requirements under current legislation, and safe systems of work are met at all times in relation to all of the electrical asset base.

About the role:

• Manage Council's electrical assets, projects, safety, standards, and documentation.
• Oversee continuous improvements while providing advice on energy reduction and sustainable technologies, supporting renewable energy adoption and zero emissions goals.
• Collaborate with two of Councils Units, Water and Wastewater and Parks and Active Communities, to manage a diverse portfolio of electrical assets that support essential infrastructure and community services. 

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $95,331.29 per annum with competency-based increments up to $109,716.05 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70-hour, 9-day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Diploma qualifications in Electrical Engineering (or higher qualifications).
• Strong technical background with substantial experience in design review, control systems engineering and energy analysis and service provision.
• A passion to lead the management of our electrical asset portfolio, ensuring high standards of compliance and best practices. 
• Willingness to proactively seek improvements and implement standardisation within the management of electrical assets and renewable energy and systems.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Mechanical and Electrical Facility, Chinderah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Monday 6 January 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Do you hold a diploma in Electrical Engineering?
2. Describe your technical background in Electrical Engineering with substantial experience in design review, control systems engineering, and energy analysis. 
3. Describe your experience and expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating systems to ensure compliance with project policies and technical procedures.
4. Describe your ability to interpret engineering drawings and contract documentation pertaining to electrical works. 
5. Describe your experience in managing Work as Executed Drawings and creating or updating minor electrical drawings in accordance with Australian Standards using CAD. 
6. Describe your experience providing electrical advice and input for electrical and asset management programs. 

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