Parkes Shire Council

Electrician

About the Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is looking for a full-time Electrician to join our Infrastructure team. 

In this role you will role be responsible for providing continuous and ongoing planned electrical maintenance of Council's assets in accordance with relevant standards. 

You will have the autonomy to develop and maintain our maintenance program, and you will also have the opportunity to participate in key projects with our Water and Wastewater teams. 

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to be available for on-call and after hours to assist as needed. An on-call allowance is available. 

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all Council’s electrical equipment is maintained in an excellent working condition through an ongoing maintenance program including air conditioners, power tools, lighting, two-way radios, switchboards, PLCs, telemetry system, motors, and other essential services.
• Maintain and develop methods to rectify or enhance system performance, reliability, and availability by removing restrictions, impediments, and deterioration.
• Ensure the reliable operation of the Council's assets by completing electrical condition assessments.
• Prepare and maintain records of electrical work completed.
• Perform and provide support in the area of Telemetry, SCADA, instrumentation, and computers.
• Carry out installation of electrical equipment.
• Coordinate with other trades and Council staff to assist with their work as part of the whole Council's goals and objectives.
• Training personnel in the operation and upkeep of installed electrical assets.
• Additions, alterations, and renewals projects within held specialist skills.
• Other duties as required by Parkes Shire Council

Further information on the role is contained in the Electrician Position Description

About You

The successful applicant requires strong communication and teamwork skills. The nature of this position may require you to start work early and/or finish work late as work activities may be undertaken at outlying locations within the Shire. 

To be successful in this position you will need:

• Electrical Licence
• Recent and relevant industry knowledge and experience
• Understanding of electrical systems including but not limited to SCADA, PLC, instrumentation, process knowledge and telemetry. 
• Current and maintained NSW Driver’s Licence
• SafeWork NSW Construction induction (White Card)
• National Police History Check

It will be highly favorable if you possess any of the following:

• Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibilities of Local Government.

Our ideal candidate is someone passionate about contributing to their community, with a keen sense of safety and the ability to both follow directions and take the lead when necessary. You're a versatile all-rounder who has strong teamwork and communication skills and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. Your resilience and flexibility enable you to thrive in a changing environment, making you a perfect fit for our dynamic team.

This is a role for a proactive and diligent individual eager to contribute to the vital services that keep our community infrastructure operational and safe. We are looking for someone who embodies our values of integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment. 

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 12 of the Council's salary structure and offers a starting salary circa $83,000 - $95,000 per annum (includes relevant allowances) (starting salary depends on skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.

Benefits of working at Council include:

• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Relaxed regional lifestyle
• Work/Life balance
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development.  We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community.  As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver.  We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community. 

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!