Assistant Treatment Plant Operator - Biloela

Banana Shire Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking an Assistant Treatment Plant Operator to support the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities in Biloela. This position helps deliver safe, compliant services in line with legislative requirements and Council policies.

The role involves monitoring, sampling, log keeping, SCADA use, and contractor supervision, with emphasis on teamwork, WHS/EEO compliance, and ongoing process improvement.

Qualifications

• Queensland C class driver licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence).
• General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification (White Card).
• Certificate III in Water Industry, or commitment to undertake and complete this qualification

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of water supply and sewerage infrastructure.
• Monitor treatment process parameters and dosing requirements.
• Collect samples and undertake routine analysis.
• Respond to operational changes to ensure continuity of supply.
• Update SWIMs with task and test results.
• Utilise SCADA/Telemetry to monitor parameters and respond to alarms.
• Supervise contractors and other staff as required.
• Undertake routine administrative tasks (e.g., timesheets).
• Assist in continuous improvement of work processes.

Skills

General labouring

Water treatment interest

Computer skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork and WHS

Water treatment experience

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry

C class driver licence (Queensland)

White Card (General Safety Induction)

Job description

Assistant Treatment Plant Operator - Biloela

Assist with the operation and maintenance of Council’s treatment plants in accordance with legislative requirements and Council Policies.

About Us

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.

Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of water supply and sewerage infrastructure including swimming pools, reservoirs, bores, pump stations and chlorination facilities
• Assist with the monitoring of treatment process parameters, including chemical and dosing requirements
• Collect samples for analysis and undertake routine analysis
• Respond promptly to operational changes to ensure continuity of supply of treated water/wastewater to defined standards
• Detect and report changes in water/wastewater treatment which may affect quality, distribution and supply to the Supervisor
• Respond to enquiries to internal and external customers promptly and professionally
• Assist with the maintenance of log sheets, asset records and monthly reports
• Update Council’s state-wide water information management system (SWIMs) with operational tasks and test results
• Utilise the SCADA/Telemetry network and associated equipment to monitor key operational parameters and respond to alarms/exceedances accordingly
• Undertake stocktakes of consumable supplies and advise supervisor of relevant stock levels
• Ensure safe use and storage of dangerous goods (eg. Chlorine, hydrochloric acid)
• Assist with the enforcement of water restrictions
• Operate within Council’s Drinking Water Quality Management and Recycled Water Management Plans
• Assist in the supervision of contractors and other employees as required
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• Queensland C class driver licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
• General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification (White Card)
• Certificate III in Water Industry, or commitment to undertake and complete this qualification

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• General labouring experience
• Genuine interest in water and wastewater treatment
• Computer and keyboard skills
• Sound level of oral and written communication skills
• Customer service skills and experience
• High level team work skills Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices. Desirable
• Water and wastewater treatment operational experience