Coordinator Wastewater Operations

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Social club & wellbeing initiatives

Banked leave access

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Coordinator Wastewater Operations to lead a skilled team across Wetalla and other treatment plants, ensuring reliable service, compliance, and high plant performance.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate treatment and pumping activities, and drive continuous improvement while managing budgets and staff development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Science, or a related field, or significant equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in wastewater treatment, pumping and distribution systems.
• Strong leadership, operational planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting and analysing operational data through SCADA and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A current Queensland C Class Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational teams across multiple wastewater facilities.
• Coordinate wastewater treatment, pumping and distribution activities.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Authorities and Site Based Management Plans.
• Drive operational improvements and performance reporting.
• Provide technical leadership and expert advice on wastewater operations.
• Monitor plant performance through SCADA systems and data analysis.
• Manage operational budgets and resource allocation.
• Support the ongoing development and capability of operational staff.

Skills

Leadership

Operational planning

Problem solving

SCADA data analysis

Communication

Driver's Licence C (QLD)

Education

Engineering

Environmental Studies

Science

Tools

SCADA

Reporting systems

Job description

LEAD THE DELIVERY OF ESSENTIAL WASTEWATER SERVICES ACROSS THE TOOWOOMBA REGION

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator Wastewater Operations to lead a skilled team responsible for the operation of the Wetalla Water Reclamation Facility, Wetalla Advanced Water Treatment Plant, Yarraman and Crows Nest Wastewater Treatment Plants, and associated wastewater pumping station networks.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who is passionate about operational excellence, environmental compliance, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams.

About the Role

As the Coordinator Wastewater Operations, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of Council's central and northern wastewater treatment and pumping systems, ensuring reliable service delivery, regulatory compliance, and optimal plant performance.

You will:

• Lead and support operational teams across multiple wastewater facilities.
• Coordinate wastewater treatment, pumping and distribution activities.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Authorities and Council's Site Based Management Plans.
• Drive operational improvements and performance reporting.
• Provide technical leadership and expert advice on wastewater operations.
• Monitor plant performance through SCADA systems and data analysis.
• Manage operational budgets and resource allocation.
• Support the ongoing development and capability of operational staff.

About You

You will be a collaborative and proactive leader with experience in wastewater operations and a commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

To be successful, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Science, or a related field, or significant equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in wastewater treatment, pumping and distribution systems.
• Strong leadership, operational planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting and analysing operational data through SCADA and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A current Queensland "C" Class Driver's Licence.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time position based at the Wetalla Water Reclamation Facility.
• Salary: $106,377 - $121,619 per annum plus:
  • Up to 12.65% superannuation
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to banked leave.
• Leadership, management and professional development opportunities.
• Fitness Passport membership options.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and families.
• Active social club and wellbeing initiatives.
• Work for a safety-focused organisation where everyone goes home safe every day.

For Further Information

Contact Darren Jarvis, Principal Engineer Water & Wastewater Operations, on [phone] during business hours.

Applications Close

Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:59pm

The preferred candidate will be required to successfully complete a Criminal History Check and pre-employment medical assessment.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Coordinator WW Op Twba (1100) .pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf