Lead the delivery of diverse electrical projects from planning through to completion, providing expert advice while ensuring every project meets strict safety, compliance, budget and timeline standards. Help shape the future of Parks and Active Communities by maintaining, installing and elevating the technical performance of all electrical assets for maximum safety, efficiency and sustainability.
About the role:
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Combines project management, technical input, and hands‑on electrical work to support safe, compliant, and operational infrastructure while contributing to project delivery, asset maintenance, and electrical response management.
- Oversees the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical assets across parks and open spaces, including sports lighting, amenities supplies, distribution boards, control systems, power outlets, and underground cabling.
- Supports capital works and renewal projects by developing scopes, managing procurement and contracts, supervising worksites, and ensuring electrical infrastructure aligns with asset management strategies and operational needs.
- Conducts condition assessments, provides expert lifecycle advice, and acts as a first responder to electrical faults, coordinating follow‑up maintenance and contributing to continuous improvement of Council’s Asset Management System.
- Collaborates closely with the Senior Electrical Engineer and internal/external stakeholders, overseeing preventative maintenance programs, supervising staff and contractors as required, providing after‑hours support, and ensuring accurate asset and records management.
What's on offer:
- a permanent, full-time position with meaningful community impact
- a base salary ranging from $74,572 per annum with competency-based increments up to $87,551 per annum, plus 12% super
- 76-hour, 9 day fortnight
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an operational vehicle with approved use for commuting between home and work.
- 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:
- A qualified Electrician holding a Class A Electrical Licence and NSW Electrical Contractor Licence, along with a current White Card.
- Someone experienced in supervising multidisciplinary projects and managing trades teams or contractors delivering electrical works.
- Strong capability in interpreting engineering drawings, contract documents, and preparing Work‑as‑Executed drawings and minor electrical designs to Australian Standards.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing electrical maintenance programs, including RCD compliance testing.
- Proven ability to diagnose faults, schedule electrical maintenance, and coordinate breakdown responses across buildings and community facilities.
- Proficiency with software such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and asset or business management systems, with the ability to provide sound electrical advice to support asset management programs.
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 Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 13 February 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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