Job Description

Work. Ready for a role where no two days are the same — and your work actually keeps communities running? Join Sunwater as an Electrician and help power and maintain essential water infrastructure in Clare and the Burdekin region, right in the heart of North Queensland.

This is more than a standard electrical role. You’ll be out in the field, working across a diverse network of assets, solving real problems and keeping critical systems running. From planned maintenance to urgent fixes, you’ll play a hands‑on role in keeping water flowing to farms, towns and industry.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining and repairing electrical assets across the network, including HV and LV equipment.
• Supporting water distribution operations and keeping systems running reliably.
• Diagnosing faults and troubleshooting issues to restore systems quickly.
• Delivering preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance safely and on time.
• Supporting non‑routine works and assisting with contractor management.
• Monitoring asset performance and identifying issues early.

You’ll travel across the region to access key sites—including more remote assets—giving you variety and the chance to work in some incredible locations. The role includes an on‑call roster, so you’ll need to be comfortable with occasional after‑hours and weekend work.

This role can suit someone looking to relocate and enjoy the lifestyle Clare has to offer, or an experienced electrician who knows the region and is looking for a new opportunity.

What you bring:

• QLD Electrical Work Licence.
• Experience working with instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA, solar and communications systems.
• HV switching capability (or willingness to obtain).
• Confined space, working at heights and EWP competencies (or prepared to obtain them).

On offer is a strong package including competitive salary + on‑call allowance, 12.75% super, TOIL, 17.5% leave loading and real focus on work/life balance.

Water. Clare and the Burdekin region offers something special—wide open spaces, a close‑knit community and easy access to North Queensland’s best lifestyle perks, from the reef to the outback. It’s the kind of place where your commute is short, your weekends feel longer and your work has a direct impact on the community around you.

At Sunwater, what you do truly matters. You’ll help deliver water to agriculture, towns and industry—supporting livelihoods and regional growth every single day.

Life. We know that a great role is about more than just the job—it’s about the life you build around it. That’s why we support our people with flexibility, benefits and opportunities to grow.

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Comprehensive health and wellness programs designed to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• My time: Flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, helping you tailor work around your lifestyle (full-time permanent employees only)
• My growth: Career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships and structured pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career (full-time permanent employees only)

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities available today and into the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each person brings. As we continue to grow, we are committed to maintaining a barrier free recruitment process and inclusive work environment.

If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and the Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the rich traditions, languages and customs that are among the oldest in the world. We recognise their resilience and the importance of truth telling, listening and learning today.

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