Pump Station Attendant

Fraser Coast Region; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Annualised allowance

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a reliable Pump Station Attendant to support the operation and maintenance of sewerage pump stations at Hervey Bay. The role is permanent full-time within the Wastewater Treatment team, offering a Monday to Friday style schedule with a 9-day fortnight.

You will perform inspections, monitor SCADA systems, undertake routine cleaning, and ensure safe work practices while contributing to essential community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland Class C or CA Driver Licence.
• General Construction Induction (White Card).
• Experience in water and wastewater maintenance or similar operational environments.
• Ability to perform physical labouring tasks, including lifting, digging and confined space entry activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and hazard identification.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to use mobile devices and work management systems to record activities and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect and maintain sewerage pump stations.
• Monitor pump station performance using SCADA/telemetry and report faults.
• Clean pump station wet wells and dry wells.
• Follow safe work practices including chemical handling and hazard management.
• Record activities and timesheets in Council systems.
• Collaborate with team to support service delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Communication skills

SCADA/telemetry familiarity

Physical endurance

Education

Queensland Driver Licence (Class C/CA)

General Construction Induction (White Card)

Tools

SCADA systems

Telemetry systems

Job description

Pump Station Attendant Process Operations Permanent Full Time Hervey Bay Operations Level 3 - $71,780 plus superannuation

• + annualised allowance of $18,774
• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Pump Station Assistant to support the operation and maintenance of Council's sewerage pump stations. Working as part of our Wastewater Treatment team, you will help ensure the reliable transfer of wastewater across the Fraser Coast by undertaking inspections, monitoring system performance, routine maintenance and cleaning activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, learning new skills and contributing to essential community infrastructure.

What your day will look like:

• Assist with the operation, inspection and routine maintenance of sewerage pump stations
• Monitor pump station performance using SCADA and telemetry systems and report faults or issues
• Undertake routine cleaning of pump station wet wells and dry wells
• Follow safe work practices, including chemical handling and hazard management
• Record work activities, service requests and timesheets using Council systems
• Work collaboratively with team members to support service delivery and continuous improvement

What you’ll need for success:

• Current Queensland Class C or CA Driver Licence
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Experience in water and wastewater maintenance or similar operational environments
• Experience using monitoring, telemetry or operational control systemsAbility to perform physical labouring tasks, including lifting, digging and confined space entry activities
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and hazard identification
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to use mobile devices and work management systems to record activities and complete documentation

What’s nice to have:

• Chemical User Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• Traffic Management (MUTCD Level 2)
• Experience working with SCADA systems
• Experience working within local government or utility operations

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm on Thursday 22 October 2026 – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Phillip King (Wastewater Treatment Coordinator) on mobile [phone] during business hours only.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.