Instrument Technician

About us 

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. 

What will you be doing?

• Exciting opportunity to work collaboratively and independently within Instrumentation, Automation & Control Services Team at Sydney Water
• EA Level 12-B ($124,203.55 base salary plus superannuation)
• 35-hour work week
• Full Time Permanent Position

The Instrument Technician role will assist the business to deliver on critical flowmeter maintenance & ongoing project work on behalf of Sydney Water. The maintenance work will involve our strategic initiatives in the areas of Telemetry, Instrumentation, Automation, Pressure and Flow monitoring. Additional “on the job training” will be provided for the successful applicant.

  As a qualified Electrician – Instrument Technician, you will:

• Apply Sydney Water safety procedures while working on assets
• Complete required duties to a high standard, on time and to a specification
• Undertake calibration and maintenance of field instrumentation including flowmeters
• Perform commissioning functions for new flowmeters to ensure standard compliance
• Maintain specialised flow measurement, pressure & monitoring equipment
• Ability to understand & diagnose issues with monitoring equipment including RTUs
• Perform electrical project work as required
• Interpret and deliver scopes of work to achieve successful outcomes
• Contribute and provide an active involvement in project team activities
• Undertake field activities, including fault finding, in line with relevant work instructions and standards

Why You Should Apply:

Make a significant impact by developing solutions that meet Sydney Water's high standards and contribute to the community.

Collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

About You

Committed to ensure the safety and wellbeing to all Sydney Water employees, contractors and our customers. This is a field-based role, and you must be able to work autonomously with an initiative mindset to make field-based decisions.

 You will have:

• A Valid NSW Electrical licence with working knowledge of the latest version of AS/NZ 3000 wiring rules
• Industrial Instrumentation certification
• A current NSW drivers’ licence
• A valid or the ability to obtain a current confined spaces certificate + OHS White card
• Experience in the installation of electrical equipment in an Industrial Environment
• Experience with performing modifications to wiring within switchboards and document any modifications
• Ability to work under limited direction and to deadlines
• Worked with telemetry and interfaced SCADA systems and wiring desirable
• Experience with instrument calibration procedures and relevant Australian Standards desirable
• Effective written, computer and communication skills

 Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

Closing date: 30^th Sep 2025

For more information, or to request an accommodation information, you can contact sunil.nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. 

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans. 

 As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.