Industrial Electrician, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Narrabri

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

100000.00 - 113000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Industrial Electrician role at the Paul Wild Observatory, maintaining and enhancing electrical and control systems that power world-class radio telescopes. Work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team supporting observatory operations through maintenance, system upgrades, and infrastructure projects across Narrabri and Mopra sites.

Job Responsibility:

Perform routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs on electromechanical and servo systems for Narrabri and Mopra Telescopes
Collaborate with colleagues to improve system reliability and performance
Support design, installation, and commissioning of system upgrades
Maintain and improve documentation for equipment repair and maintenance processes
Respond to afterhours breakdowns and travel occasionally to assist at other sites
Conduct safety inspections, ensure compliance with electrical regulations, and assist with broader site operations

Requirements:

NSW Electrical License (or ability to obtain one if from another state)
Relevant post-trade experience and trade qualifications for an Electrician
Ability to climb steep stairs and ladders and work on structures at a height of up to 30m
Ability to work in confined spaces
Current Class 'C' Australian driver's licence (or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience with operation and maintenance of electromechanical and electronic systems including precision servo drive systems, hydraulics, power generation and distribution and Uninterruptible Power Supply systems
Proven experience with fault finding and repair of complex industrial control systems including relay control logic and programmable logic controller systems
Ability to communicate effectively in-person and in writing with multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to undertake travel and stay at other sites when required
Demonstrated experience developing safety documentation such as activity-based risk assessments
Commitment to safe work practices, environmental sustainability and principles of equity and diversity

What we offer:

15.4% super
$1868 annual site allowance
Flexible work arrangements
Generous leave entitlements including four weeks' annual leave and up to 15 days for personal or family needs
Short-term accommodation or rental assistance
Salary packaging options
Health and well-being initiatives
Remote location allowance
Relocation support for individuals and families

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 29, 2025

Expiration:
November 30, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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Industrial Electrician

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Narrabri

Category:Energy

Contract Type:Employment contract