maintenance electrician | water utilities.

Whether you are an automation-focused Electrician looking for a guaranteed 491 visa pathway to Permanent Residency, or a resident ready to escape the city rent trap and actually get ahead, this is the move you’ve been waiting for. This is a rare opportunity to join a Public Sector team and be rewarded for relocating.

We're looking for a Maintenance Electrician for a Full-Time, Permanent role with a major Government-Owned Utility managing critical water infrastructure. This isn't just a job; it’s a career-defining position where you take ownership of the dams, pump stations, and treatment plants that power the region.

Why this is your perfect career move:

The Lifestyle & Career Shifter

• Affordable housing: Trade metropolitan prices for a better lifestyle. Median house price for a 4-Bedroom House - $$450,000.
• True Stability: This is a permanent local position (home every night), allowing you to actually become part of a thriving community.

What we are offering:

• Salary: $103,000 + Benefits (slightly negotiable in base of experience and qualifications).
• EBA: guarantee increases every year.
• Stability: work in the Public Sector
• Relocation Support: We don’t just want you there; we’ll help you get there with dedicated assistance for the right candidate.
• Career Growth: Exposure to massive infrastructure including dam operations, pump stations, and water treatment plants.

What you will do:

• Maintenance and fault analysis of complex electrical systems.
• Hands-on work with PLC, SCADA, and Industrial Automation.
• Ensuring the safety and efficiency of regional water delivery.
• Supervision of on-site contractors and mentoring of apprentices.

What you need:

• QLD Electrical Work Licence and Cert III Electrotechnology.
• Specific Experience: Strong background in Industrial Automation (PLC & SCADA).
• Compliance: Current C-Class Driver’s Licence.
• Tickets: Ability to obtain First Aid, Confined Space, and Working at Heights within 6 months.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.