Pump Station Attendant

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Novated leasing

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Uniform subsidy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a reliable Pump Station Attendant to join our Wastewater Treatment team in Hervey Bay. You will assist with operation, inspection and routine maintenance of sewerage pump stations and monitor performance.

This role is outdoor, hands-on and requires safe work practices, basic chemical handling and documentation using our systems. You will work with the team to ensure reliable wastewater transfer across the Fraser Coast.

Qualifications

• Mandatory safety-focused approach and ability to work outdoors.
• Experience with monitoring, telemetry or operational control systems preferred.
• Proven teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, inspection and routine maintenance of sewerage pump stations.
• Monitor pump station performance using SCADA/telemetry and report faults.
• Perform routine cleaning of 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 improve service delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety practices

Physical labour

SCADA experience

Education

White Card

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD

Pump Station Attendant

Process Operations

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

• + 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 systems
• 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

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

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

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
• 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

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.