Instrumentation Technician

Icon Water is an iconic Canberra business with a history of providing essential services to Canberra for over 100 years.

We are the ACT’s supplier of essential water and wastewater services and have proudly served our community for over 100 years – sourcing, treating and supplying water, and managing Canberra’s wastewater network. Our work is essential to the health, prosperity and liveability of the region, and we are committed to environmental, social and financial sustainability in everything we do.

Icon Water is a purpose driven organisation where everyone contributes to our core business, ensuring high quality drinking water and sustainable wastewater treatment. Icon Water’s culture is driven by our values of care, connection, community and courage. These are values we see in action every day as we challenge ourselves to meet the expectations of our community.

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

About the Role: We are seeking a qualified, self-motivated, and experienced Instrumentation Technician to join our Instrumentation Maintenance team. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of our region's water infrastructure.

Your day-to-day will involve a diverse range of duties, including the service, calibration, fault finding, repair, and installation of process control and monitoring equipment across the entire Icon Water asset base.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on industrial instrumentation equipment.
• Support a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and working in accordance with safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate records of asset maintenance history and assist in preparing preventative maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with and assist other core work groups to maintain critical utility assets.
• Participate in an emergency On-Call roster (approximately a one-in-six-week rotation) to ensure 24/7 plant and network reliability.

Skills and Capability we need

Qualifications and Experience:

• An Electrical Trades Certificate paired with a Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (or relevant Technical Stream).
• Alternatively: An Instrumentation & Control Trade Certificate with eligibility to obtain an ACT and NSW Restricted Electrical License (Connect/Disconnect).
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, an A.C.T. Class ‘A’ Electrical License (Highly Desirable).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with industrial electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control systems.
• Proficiency with computerised maintenance scheduling, reporting, and control systems.
• Strong analytical mind with high computer literacy.
• A current, valid Australian driver’s licence.

Required Training and Certifications ( Icon Water will support you to obtain/maintain these if required):

• WHS General Induction Card (White Card)
• Electrical Rescue & First Aid / CPR
• Confined Space Entry & Working at Heights
• Forklift Licence
• Silica and Asbestos Awareness

Why Join Us?

Icon Water provides extra initiatives to help support their employees by offering:

• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a free gym membership and physiotherapy
• Financial Support: Income protection and parental leave options
• Additional allowances: On-Call duties and Electrical Licence holders
• Career Growth: A structured competency pay system that allows salary progression as you gain experience and learning and development opportunities

Please note to be considered for this role, all candidates must be able to provide evidence of unrestricted work rights in Australia as part of the recruitment process.

To find out more about the role you can view the detailed position description here. Alternatively, you can contact ***email_hidden*** for further information.

How to apply: If this role interests you, please submit your resume along with a one-page cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements and capabilities of the role through the Careers Portal.

Applications close Tuesday 14th July 2026.