Senior Electrical Officer

Sunwater • Collinsville, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Sunwater as a Senior Electrical Officer, where you will play a key role in leading teams and implementing strategic initiatives focused on compliance, technical support, and training. Your day-to-day will involve ensuring our operational staff and contractors are up to date and compliant with relevant Sunwater policies and legislative requirements. There will be a strong emphasis on your ability to manage and participate in high-voltage (HV) access and HV switching operations. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise in risk management systems, policies, and procedures. This role is a fixed term position until January 2028 and can be based in either Mackay, Collinsville, Moranbah or Bowen. Sunwater brings life’s most essential resource to over 4,500 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and deliver water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Requirements

• Expert level knowledge of the requirements for the management and maintenance of electrical infrastructure and assets.
• Qualifications as an HV Switching Operator.
• 5 – 10 years relevant experience in the planning, execution, construction and maintenance activities associated with high voltage installations.
• Ability to obtain Qualified Technical Person (QTP) HV Coordination Qualification.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC and SCADA systems.
• Demonstrate experience with electrical maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated practical project and contract management skills, with proven ability to meet agreed timeframes and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring operational staff and contractors are up to date and compliant with relevant Sunwater policies and legislative requirements.
• Managing and participating in high-voltage (HV) access and HV switching operations.
• Providing technical expertise in risk management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Consulting with regional leadership teams to support evolving standards and drive improvements in electrical safety.
• Assisting project teams through the design process, providing input to ensure alignment with operational requirements and electrical standards.
• Auditing completed works to verify compliance with Sunwater’s standards and operational need.
• Acting as the Qualified Technical Person (QTP), with a primary focus on your designated scheme, under the Sunwater Electrical Contractor Licence, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS Electrical Standards and all other legislative requirements.
• Providing technical direction, asset management advice, and analytical support to the Operations Team to optimise infrastructure asset performance.
• Supporting fault response activities by assisting with the diagnosis and resolution of complex electrical issues, helping ensure continuity of operations and timely restoration of services.

Benefits

• Base salary starting from $129,897.17 + on-call allowance (11%)
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to TOIL
• 17.5% leave loading
• A genuine emphasis on work/life balance
• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time : Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle (full time permanent employees only)
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career (full time permanent employees only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed