Electrical Technical Officer
A Career Move for Qualified Electricians
If you’re a qualified electrician looking for better balance, long-term security, and meaningful work, your skills are highly transferable.
Goldenfields Water is seeking a qualified Electrical Technical Officer to operate, maintain and commission electrical, SCADA, communications and control systems across our water infrastructure network. You’ll work on treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs and control valves that keep regional communities running every day.
Why Electricians Thrive in This Role
Many core electrical skills translate directly into this opportunity, including:
• Fault-finding and diagnostics
• Interpreting wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
• Working to strict safety, compliance, and regulatory standards
• Coordinating with clients, contractors, and other trades
• Supervising apprentices and ensuring quality workmanship
Experience in the water industry or SCADA systems is helpful, but not essential, training and support are provided.
What’s on Offer
• Salary: $78,000 – $101,000 per annum
• Superannuation: 17.5%
• 9-day fortnight for improved work–life balance
• 5 weeks annual leave effective 1 July 2026
• Supportive, safety-focused workplace
• Long-term career development opportunities in a stable essential-services industry
About You
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology & NSW Electrical Licence
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• NSW Class C Licence & White Card
Why Make the Switch?
Working in infrastructure maintenance offers:
• Predictable hours and less after-hours call-outs
• Exposure to large-scale systems and advanced controls
• Career progression without giving up hands-on electrical work
• The satisfaction of supporting essential community services
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form found here. Ensure your application addresses the selection criteria outlined in the position description which can be downloaded here -Electrical Technical Officer(PDF, 185KB). Application Guidelines can be found here(PDF, 143KB).
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Matthew Bett, Electrical Coordinator on 0427 232 629.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis – apply early!
Join us and work with a team that invests in your future while offering some of the best pay and benefits in the industry.
Goldenfields Water is an inclusive employer. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and celebrate a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we live in.