The Opportunity Are you a hands-on Control Systems Technician who’s ready to do more than just maintain the status quo? This is a rare chance to join a technically ambitious engineering business that operates across some of Australia’s most complex and exciting infrastructure. Grow your automation career in a team that actively invests in your development. You’ll be working across a diverse range of client sites and industries, solving real problems with real technology. No two days are the same, and that’s exactly the point. The Business This is a specialist electrical engineering and automation consultancy with deep expertise across Control Systems, High Voltage, Low Voltage, and Renewables. They’ve built a strong reputation for delivering technically rigorous, practical solutions to clients across energy, utilities, resources, water, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. What sets them apart is a genuinely vendor-agnostic approach, the team works across all major automation platforms, which means you’ll broaden your skills faster here than almost anywhere else. They back this up with structured training, mentorship, and a culture where technical excellence is recognised and rewarded. Day to Day, You’ll Be Diagnosing and resolving control system faults across a variety of industrial client sites — the harder the problem, the better Programming and configuring PLCs and SCADA systems to meet specific client and project requirements Installing, commissioning, and maintaining control system equipment to the highest standards Carrying out control cabinet wiring for upgrade and obsolescence projects Delivering technical support and training to clients both onsite and remotely Keeping documentation tight — maintenance reports, work orders, and equipment records Collaborating with engineers and project teams on automation design and delivery Working safely and efficiently within budget and schedule — every time Participating in on-call and after-hours duties where required (with on-call allowance and overtime) What You Need to Bring Essential: A Grade Electrical Licence Current Australian driver’s licence 3 years’ hands-on control systems experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment Proven PLC fault finding and programming experience — Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, or Allen Bradley SCADA experience across at least one platform — Citect, Ignition, WinCC, iFix, Wonderware, or equivalent Solid IT skills — Windows environments and IP networking Full Australian work rights Highly Regarded: Instrumentation fault finding and commissioning experience LV distribution, MCC, and power systems design background Experience working across multiple automation brands and platforms The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here You’re not just technically capable you’re curious. You want to understand why a system isn’t working, not just fix the symptom. You communicate clearly, work well with others, and you take pride in doing the job properly. If you’re looking for a place to build a long-term career in automation, not just fill a role. this is it. What’s on Offer Competitive wages-based pay with weekly payroll — you’re paid for every hour you work Annual performance bonus recognising your contribution to the business Paid overtime and RDOs — your time outside work is protected On-call allowance where applicable Fully maintained company vehicle, phone, and laptop An individualised training and development plan built around your goals A team culture that celebrates wins and supports each other through challenges Regular social events and a workplace where people genuinely like showing up
