Are you looking for a rewarding career? Then join the team and make a difference to your community. Griffith City Council offers the chance to work in a stable and secure environment while providing excellent opportunities to develop your skills and career potential.
Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region's renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.
Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals for the following position.
AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN (Permanent) The role of the Automation Technician is to be responsible for the development and promotion of electrical and electronic expertise in the enhancement and maintenance of electrical and associated process control equipment primarily in the Utilities Directorate of Council.
Qualifications: The successful applicant will require to hold the following qualifications:
Hold a Qualified Supervisors Certificate – Electrician Hold a current Class C driver license Demonstrated knowledge in SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) control software (maintenance and development) Hold a General Construction Induction Training certificate (GIT or White Card) Relevant working experience on automated electrical (industrial) equipment Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application. Licenced electricians who may not meet relevant knowledge and experience qualifications are encouraged to apply. Hours of work: 38 hours per week.
Salary and conditions: Annual salary range $101,456.41 to $111,603.48 (Grade 17).
Training Pathway: Council may also consider licenced electricians who may not meet all the selection criteria but are interested in gaining skills and qualifications in automation and control systems via a training pathway. Should an applicant require more information including salary and conditions about the possibility of entering into a training pathway, please contact Council on .
Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.
Griffith City Council offers: 4 weeks annual leave each year 3 weeks sick leave each year Employee Health & Assistance programs Access to the fitness passport program Applications close: Monday 10 February 2025.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Mick Walsh on 1300 176 077.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
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