2x SCADA Technician Roles  

Requisition Number: 925 & 926

Salary Range: $98,237.90 - $106,137.17 per annum + Super 

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent 

Location: Tunnel Hill Treatment Plant, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 11 January 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

🚨 We Have 2 New Roles! 🚨

We’re looking for skilled Control Systems Technicians to join our team and help deliver, maintain, and continuously improve our industrial control and SCADA systems — perfect for those ready to swap the fly-in fly-out grind for stability and a better lifestyle!!

1. Control Systems Technician (SCADA Security) – Reference #926

What You’ll Do: 

You will support the security, reliability, and continuous improvement of Council’s Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA environments. This role assists in protecting essential water, wastewater, and waste infrastructure through effective cyber security practices, secure network management, and rigorous operational standards. Working closely with the SCADA Coordinator, you will: 

• Planned and reactive cyber security activities
• Oversee technical improvements
• Monitor SCADA-specific security systems
• Contribute to capital projects to ensure Council’s operational technology environments remain secure, compliant, and resilient.

2. Control Systems Technician (SCADA Projects) – Reference #925

What You’ll Do: 

In this role, you’ll be an important part to the team, ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of key infrastructure that supports the community. Working closely with our SCADA team, you will:

• Support planned upgrades, modifications, and operational works on industrial control systems
• Help maintain SCADA assets in our corporate asset management system
• Assist in keeping systems compliant, efficient, and performing at their best.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Current C Class Driver Licence
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering field and/or vendor qualification in cyber security, PLC, HMI, or VSD programming
• Knowledge of Ethernet networks
• Strong documentation and communication skills

If you’re looking to apply your technical skills in a role that supports essential services, offers career growth, and lets you be home every night, we’d love to hear from you!!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements/ stability.
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates. 

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council