Casual Water Treatment Operator – Multi-Site & Flexible

Nulsen Disability Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four wellbeing days per year

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Carer leave and flexible work options

Job summary

Enviropacific is seeking a motivated Casual Water Treatment Plant Operator to support operation and maintenance of water treatment plants across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The role suits hands-on operators who troubleshoot and work across multiple sites, ensuring safe and compliant plant operation.

You will monitor plant performance, conduct sampling, calibrate instruments, perform minor repairs, and work safely with chemicals.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with WTP operations.
• Understanding of pH control, coagulation/settling, filtration, and backwashing.
• Basic plumbing/equipment repair and maintenance.
• Capable of handling chemicals safely.
• Ability to operate a plant control system (HMI and basic setpoints).
• Ability to use Excel for data entry, apps for time sheeting & safety inspections, emails for communication.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and control (i.e. troubleshoot faulty pumps or instruments).
• A flexible approach to working across multiple sites in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
• A current driver's licence and the ability to travel between sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Safe and compliant operation of water treatment plants.
• Monitor and operate the water treatment plant including troubleshooting and optimisation and resolving any technical issues that arise.
• Laboratory sampling, testing, and interpretation of data to manage and optimise treatment processes.
• Calibration of probes and instruments.
• Undertake minor equipment repair/ servicing works.

Skills

WTP operations

HMI operation

Excel

Safety handling chemicals

Troubleshooting

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Job description

Enviropacific is seeking a motivated Casual Water Treatment Plant Operator to support operation and maintenance of water treatment plants across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The role suits hands-on operators who troubleshoot and work across multiple sites, ensuring safe and compliant plant operation.

You will monitor plant performance, conduct sampling, calibrate instruments, perform minor repairs, and work safely with chemicals.