Senior Water Treatment Operator & Team Lead

Water Corporation; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being days

Long service leave

Superannuation co-contribution

Additional leave option

Cultural and ceremonial leave

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Water Corporation in Bunbury seeks a Senior Civil Operator (water treatment) to lead operation, maintenance and repair of water treatment plants and related infrastructure. You will help ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate field activities with a hands-on approach.

You will monitor water quality, support safety and environmental stewardship, mentor junior team members and step into Team Leader roles during absences, while delivering reliable water services to the community.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience operating water and wastewater systems.
• Strong knowledge of water sampling, chlorination and water quality monitoring.
• Experience with operational repairs, maintenance and reticulation networks.
• Current driver's licence.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach to work.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• A genuine desire to develop into a Team Leader role in the future.
• Process control knowledge of SCADA and integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining water Treatment infrastructure.
• Conducting water quality sampling, chlorine testing and monitoring.
• Responding to leaks, faults and operational issues across water networks.
• Performing planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Supporting the delivery of water and services.
• Contributing to system reliability, compliance and customer service outcomes.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members, including a trainee.
• Support the Team Leader and act in the Team Leader role during periods of leave or absence, including participation in the standby roster as required

Skills

Communication

Leadership

SCADA knowledge

Safety-focused

Water quality monitoring

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Water Corporation in Bunbury seeks a Senior Civil Operator (water treatment) to lead operation, maintenance and repair of water treatment plants and related infrastructure. You will help ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate field activities with a hands-on approach.

You will monitor water quality, support safety and environmental stewardship, mentor junior team members and step into Team Leader roles during absences, while delivering reliable water services to the community.