Electrical Fitter

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. 

Your New Role:

Are you a qualified Electrical Fitter looking for a new role within a Local Government environment ? Council has a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Electrical team in the Water and Sewer Department.

Reporting to the Team Leader Electrical, you’ll work as part of a team, or autonomously, in the maintenance and renewal of water supply and sewerage systems, to recognised health and Council standards, for the benefit of the Kempsey Shire community.

As part of a team, you will also play a role in maintaining all of Council’s Water and Sewer electrical assets.

Key accountabilities include:

•  Installation, maintenance, repairs and upgrades to Council’s electrical infrastructure.
• Actively work in a team environment to become a multi-skilled team member carrying out activities of the team and contribute to more efficient work practices and other workplace development issues.
•  Using specialised skills as trained with all work completed to industry standard and AS300, including verification testing.
• Participate in a rotating roster for after hours On-Call duties as required. (Maximum 1 week in every 4 weeks).
•  Employees not required to participate in the On-Call roster will Participate in the Call Back Agreement.
• Ensuring compliance to and the maintenance of a safe and healthy workplace consistent with the requirements and obligations of the WHS Act and Regulations and related Council policies.
•  Assist in achieving outputs, performance measures and objectives of the Section, Unit, Department and Council.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You: 

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Trade qualified as an Electrician.
• Hold a valid Electrical Supervisor Certificate or Contractor licence
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• General Construction Induction Card
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, fault finding and repairs of pumping equipment and infrastructure (Water and Sewer experience highly valued).
• PLC experience would be highly desirable (Omron and Schneider). 
• Proven ability to use a computer including mobile devices and software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook), with an ability to learn other key applications utilised within Council (GEOSCADA). Experience with electronic job allocation and maintenance management systems will be highly valued.
• Physical capacity to work in an environment containing raw sewerage, confined spaces and heights. 

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

• A permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week
• A 9-day fortnight
• Weekly salary of $1,484.52 to $1,670.85 (plus superannuation).
•  Access to a Council commuter use vehicle to travel to your different work locations across the Shire. 
• A working environment focused on wellbeing, including access to flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs. 
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
•  Career development and learning opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
•  A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role; and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Have questions? Please contact David Aulsebrook – Team Leader Electrical for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.

Please Note:

Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial

Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.

Current immunisations against tetanus, Hepatitis A & B or willingness to obtain these vaccinations is required. 

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on Ph: 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.