SCADA Support Technician

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a permanent, full-time role in our Water and Sewerage (W&S) team, based at the Moruya Depot. It will monitor and control W&S SCADA operations and data reporting in support of W&S quality and efficiencies, as well as undertaking audits, maintenance and renewal activities to ensure a current, effective and efficient SCADA system.

Your main duties will also include:

• Report detected faults in the W&S network and provide technical assistance to W&S personnel during abnormal W&S system events. Implement alarm management practices aligned with industry and Australian Standards.
• Maintain SCADA databases and Information Management Systems for the collection and storage of reportable and analytical data. Extract data into meaningful and informative reports per nominated schedules or on-demand.
• Assist in developing, maintaining and monitoring the SCADA network, inclusive of external connections such as ADSL, NBN, VPN and internet connections. Administer user access to the network, SCADA servers and Historian database.
• Develop and implement procedures and other documentation which promote safe, functional, and efficient SCADA systems and facilities.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $81,145.81 to $96,667.73 gross per annum comprising:

• $72,776.51 to $86,697.52 base salary
• $8,369.30 to $9,970.21 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Check is a requirement for the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

We are looking for an experienced technical professional with a background in the Water and Sewer industry, who can contribute strong support to the effective operation and general maintenance of water and wastewater services within our community. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and relevant industry technical knowledge, combined with good communication and time-management. The successful applicant will further demonstrate the following:

• Qualification at Certificate IV level in Information Technology/Systems, or Electrotechnology, or a related field.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly in the use of database systems.
• Experience with Operation Technology systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and organise resources

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Luke Macintyre on 0437 610 229.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 20 October 2024.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.