Electrical Dual Tradesperson
Job no: 1503
Category: Maintenance, Operations & Reliability
Imagine working on a breathtaking island where you can snorkel, boat, fish, kite surf or dive in the warm, crystal-clear lagoon which forms one of the largest marine sanctuaries in the world.
Cocos-Keeling Island requires an Electrical Dual Tradesperson for a fixed two year term, providing and sharing expertise in this field. Working with a close knit team of 14 made up of Inlecs, Mechanics and Operators who all learn from each other in a cohesive environment.
- Two year fixed term opportunity on Cocos-Keeling Island
- Share your knowledge and skills to develop others
- $115,301 + super + benefits that matter (see below)!
About the role
Looking for an opportunity to work on breathtaking Cocos-Keeling Islands for a period of 2 years as an Electrical Dual Tradesperson. Join this close knit team of 14 on the Island made up of Electrical Tradespeople, Mechanics and Operators.
Flying into the Cocos-Keeling Island on a rotational well balanced roster of 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off, this role will provide electrical maintenance and instrumentation services for water, wastewater and power generation and distribution assets across 2 islands. The asset include a seater reverse osmosis plant, vacuum sewerage system, wastewater treatment plant, diesel power station and HV/LV power distribution network
Given the remote locality of this position, your proven self-motivated and leadership qualities along with a demonstrated commitment to Occupational Safety and Health, will be essential requirements of this role.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 14%
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you can expect with this role
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and installs of electrical and instrumentation components within our water and electrical systems
- Performs High Voltage switching
- Performs tasks on PLC, and SCADA and instrumentation equipment
- Supervise and develop others
- Plans work and solves water industry and electrical challenges
Your skills and experience
For this role, we are looking for great talent with:
- Electrical Dual Trade Certificate (Instrumentation)
- Current Electrical Workers Licence
- Considerable trade experience in power, water supply and/or wastewater utility services (or similar)
- ACMA restricted cabling registration, desirable
- HV qualifications essential
Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close 7th February 2025
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Note: Candidates that reside on either Christmas or Cocos-Keeling Islands you will need to create a profile in Livehire (www.livehire.com) When entering your address the selection will be as follows:
1. In the flag selection type and click on ‘Christmas Island’ or ‘Cocos-Reeling Island’. The Australian flag will appear.
2. Enter the postcode ‘6798’ for Christmas Island or ‘6799’ for Cocos-Reeling and select
Any issues please contact Lucille Langer on 08 9420 2783
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
Job no: 1503
Category: Maintenance, Operations & Reliability
Imagine working on a breathtaking island where you can snorkel, boat, fish, kite surf or dive in the warm, crystal-clear lagoon which forms one of the largest marine sanctuaries in the world.
Cocos-Keeling Island requires an Electrical Dual Tradesperson for a fixed two year term, providing and sharing expertise in this field. Working with a close knit team of 14 made up of Inlecs, Mechanics and Operators who all learn from each other in a cohesive environment.
- Two year fixed term opportunity on Cocos-Keeling Island
- Share your knowledge and skills to develop others
- $115,301 + super + benefits that matter (see below)!
About the role
Looking for an opportunity to work on breathtaking Cocos-Keeling Islands for a period of 2 years as an Electrical Dual Tradesperson. Join this close knit team of 14 on the Island made up of Electrical Tradespeople, Mechanics and Operators.
Flying into the Cocos-Keeling Island on a rotational well balanced roster of 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off, this role will provide electrical maintenance and instrumentation services for water, wastewater and power generation and distribution assets across 2 islands. The asset include a seater reverse osmosis plant, vacuum sewerage system, wastewater treatment plant, diesel power station and HV/LV power distribution network
Given the remote locality of this position, your proven self-motivated and leadership qualities along with a demonstrated commitment to Occupational Safety and Health, will be essential requirements of this role.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 14%
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you can expect with this role
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and installs of electrical and instrumentation components within our water and electrical systems
- Performs High Voltage switching
- Performs tasks on PLC, and SCADA and instrumentation equipment
- Supervise and develop others
- Plans work and solves water industry and electrical challenges
Your skills and experience
For this role, we are looking for great talent with:
- Electrical Dual Trade Certificate (Instrumentation)
- Current Electrical Workers Licence
- Considerable trade experience in power, water supply and/or wastewater utility services (or similar)
- ACMA restricted cabling registration, desirable
- HV qualifications essential
Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close 7th February 2025
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Note: Candidates that reside on either Christmas or Cocos-Keeling Islands you will need to create a profile in Livehire (www.livehire.com) When entering your address the selection will be as follows:
1. In the flag selection type and click on ‘Christmas Island’ or ‘Cocos-Reeling Island’. The Australian flag will appear.
2. Enter the postcode ‘6798’ for Christmas Island or ‘6799’ for Cocos-Reeling and select
Any issues please contact Lucille Langer on 08 9420 2783
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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