About the Opportunity

At PMHC, every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this, we seek a dedicated Telemetry Instrumentation Electrician whose primary focus will be preventative and corrective maintenance and installation of Telemetry instrumentation at Water, Wastewater and other Council facilities to ensure the continued reliability of electronic instrumentation, other processes and automation systems.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician and a current Qualified Supervisor Certificate - Electrical.
• Cert lll in Instrumentation and Control or willingness to obtain within two years of commencement.
• Demonstrated experience in the installation and integration of electrical instrumentation.
• Demonstrated experienced in fault-finding, preventative and corrective maintenance support and installation of instrumentation, switchboards and Telemetry equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively unaccompanied or in a team, contributing positively to team operations, safety and working relationships.
• Developed high level organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Developed computer skills using industry related software applications.

On a typical day this role will:

• Conduct specialist diagnostics to fault finding, preventative and corrective maintenance of Telemetry Instrumentation installations.
• Installation, calibration and commissioning of new Telemetry projects and upgrades to relevant industry standards, council standards, allocated budget and project schedule.
• Complete Telemetry instrumentation based projects to meet operational and maintenance programs in accordance with schedule and budget
• Provide technical advice and support for installation, maintenance and repair of instrumentation, switchboards and other Telemetry equipment.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $70,805 per annum with the opportunity for competency-based progression.

Allowances: Adverse Working Level 1, Tool Allowance & On Call Allowance

Vehicle: This role also qualifies for a Tool of Trade Vehicle

Benefits

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Todd Penson, Telemetry Services Co-ordinator on 02 6581 8150.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential requirements found in the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 11.30pm

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

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