Lagoon Wastewater Operator - Field & Plant Technician

North East Water; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary increases and superannua

Onsite flu vaccination

Fitness Passport discounts

Private health cover discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

North East Water seeks a Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Operator based in Wangaratta to support 18 lagoon-based plants across the region. You will monitor processes, take samples, perform basic testing, handle alarms, and assist with maintenance while contributing to safe water discharge and recycled water irrigation initiatives.

This full-time, ongoing role offers a monthly RDO, flexible work options, and on-call duties on a rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and complete tasks within set timeframes under minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to conduct system checks and input information into systems.
• Knowledge and experience in wastewater treatment, the water industry or experience in a position with a transferrable skill set i.e. treatment, sampling and testing, or similar.
• Certificate III in Wastewater Treatment or equivalent is not required but an advantage. Willingness to obtain is essential (sufficient support will be provided North East Water).

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine wastewater quality sampling and basic field testing.
• Maintain accurate records of operational data and adhere to all OH& S standards.
• Undertake maintenance, inspections and checks on wastewater treatment plants.
• Responding to alarms and wastewater treatment plant faults.
• Monitor and operate wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment, including support to contractors/internal teams for fault resolution.
• Adjust treatment processes and chemical dosing to maintain discharge quality standards.
• Support irrigation of recycled water activities aligned with the lagoon-based wastewater treatment sites.
• Support troubleshooting and problem solving on process, equipment and system issues.
• Carry out routine maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping across wastewater treatment plants.
• Support an on-call roster from Tuesday to Tuesday every 5 weeks (once deemed competent).
• In this role, you will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of wastewater treatment + more!
• This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.
• The general hours of work are between 7am and 4:30pm and once deemed competent, you will be required to participate in a seven-day on call roster every 5 weeks which operates from a Tuesday until the following Tuesday.

Skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Wastewater treatment knowledge

Education

Certificate in Wastewater Treatment

Job description

North East Water seeks a Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Operator based in Wangaratta to support 18 lagoon-based plants across the region. You will monitor processes, take samples, perform basic testing, handle alarms, and assist with maintenance while contributing to safe water discharge and recycled water irrigation initiatives.

This full-time, ongoing role offers a monthly RDO, flexible work options, and on-call duties on a rotating roster.