Operators Assistant - Wetalla

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Banked leave

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport

Corporate health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

On-call roster support

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking an Operators Assistant for the Wetalla Water Reclamation Facility. This permanent full-time role supports wastewater treatment operations and site maintenance while joining a dedicated team.

The role involves outdoor, hands-on work, safe lifting and physical tasks, and may require on-call roster participation. Strong communication and customer service skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with outdoor, hands-on work in wastewater or facilities.
• Ability to perform physical tasks safely.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Committed to a safe workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wastewater treatment operations and site maintenance.
• Maintain facilities in a clean, safe and hygienic condition.
• Operate small plant and equipment for grounds maintenance.
• Support wastewater sampling and monitoring activities.
• Provide relief support for Pump Station Attendants when required.
• Participate in an on-call roster.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical tasks

Independent worker

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

LOOKING FOR A HANDS-ON ROLE WHERE YOUR WORK MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE?

Looking for a hands-on role where your work makes a real difference? Join Toowoomba Regional Council as an Operators Assistant and help support the operation and maintenance of our wastewater treatment facilities. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll contribute to an essential service that keeps our community running.

What You'll Do

• Assist with wastewater treatment operations and site maintenance.
• Maintain facilities in a clean, safe and hygienic condition.
• Operate small plant and equipment for grounds maintenance.
• Support wastewater sampling and monitoring activities.
• Provide relief support for Pump Station Attendants when required.
• Participate in an on-call roster.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Enjoys practical, outdoor work.
• Can safely perform physical tasks.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Has strong communication and customer service skills.
• Takes pride in maintaining a safe workplace.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent full-time position based at Wetalla Water Reclamation Facility.
• $2,701.34 gross per fortnight
  • plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Banked leave opportunities for greater work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Fitness Passport and corporate health insurance discounts.
• Active social club and wellbeing programs.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• A strong safety culture focused on getting everyone home safe every day.

Applications close Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm.

For further information, contact Darren Carroll, Senior Operator, on 0408 081 *** during business hours.

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.