We are looking for an electrical engineering professional with a passion for managing an electrical asset base across Council's Water, Wastewater, Parks and Active Communities assets. This newly created position will lead and be responsible for the management of electrical projects and programs, electrical safety, standards and documentation within the whole of Council.

Along with the daily electrical responsibilities of Council, there will be a synergy with continuous improvement to systems and processes, including being proactive in investigating and providing advice on leading technologies that will deliver Council energy reduction and sustainability, with a commitment to move toward 100% renewable energy use and net zero emissions by 2030.

About the role:

This newly created position will provide the technical electrical engineering leadership and authority for Tweed Shire Council, ensuring that Council complies with all statutory requirements under current legislation, and safe systems of work are met at all times.

This position will essentially have the accountability to maintain a high standard of electrical compliance, including documentation and best practice. The position is also responsible for the effective management of Council's electrical asset base, maintenance, projects and programs of work, liaising with relevant electrical supervisors and asset officers to ensure electrical safety, compliance and standards are met. The position requires a thorough knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice as applied to the Electrical and Control Industry.

The position will also be involved in the planning of longer term upgrade and replacement strategies to ensure the major electrical assets can deliver the required levels of service. The position will regularly modify and adapt systems and work practices in response to regulatory changes, new technology - Solar and other renewable energy systems installed now and into the future, together with the expansion of the asset base.

The position will be part of our Water & Wastewater Mechanical and Electrical Team but also have strong working relationships with Electrical Assets Officers in our Parks and Active Communities Unit, including the electrical teams.

What's on offer:

• Working across a diverse portfolio of electrical assets which support essential community infrastructure for water, wastewater, parks and active communities
• Contributing to Council's energy reduction and sustainability commitments
• The opportunity to make this newly formed position yours
• A job that combines office based work with getting you out and about to various parts of our beautiful shire
• Working in a supportive team environment within a team of engineers and electricians
• An attractive base salary ranging from $88,141 per annum with competency based increments up to $101,440 per annum, plus 10.5% super
• 35 hour week, 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:

• Someone with a passion for electrical asset management to lead us to maintain a high standard of electrical compliance and best practice across our electrical asset portfolio
• 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 person willing 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.
• 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 Chinderah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 23 September 2022 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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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:

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