Storage Operator

Sunwater; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

TOIL

Leave loading

Superannuation

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sunwater is seeking a Storage Operator to perform operational and maintenance tasks ensuring safe, reliable delivery of water services for our region. You will monitor dam and storage infrastructure, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate logs while supporting water treatment and distribution systems.

The role operates on an 8/6 roster with 1-in-2 on-call duties, including weekends, and requires certification in Water Operations or the ability to obtain it, plus experience with SAP and

Qualifications

• Cert III in Water Operations or ability to obtain.
• Experience in dam and water infrastructure operations.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate water infrastructure safely.
• Investigate operational issues and implement solutions.
• Manage on-call duties on a 1-in-2 rotation.
• Support dam and emergency operations.
• Maintain operational logs and records.

Skills

Dam ops

Fault finding

Risk management

Confined Space

Working at Heights

Education

Cert III Water Operations

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work

Reporting to the Supervisor Operations, the Storage Operator is responsible for undertaking operational and maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of water services. You will contribute to the operation of critical water infrastructure, investigate operational and maintenance issues, and identify effective solutions while proactively managing risks and implementing appropriate controls.

Other responsibilities include:

• Maintaining surveillance and monitoring of water supply infrastructure.


• Undertaking routine dam and flood surveillance activities, including reporting and responding to emergencies or breakdowns to minimise service interruptions.


• Scheduling, controlling, measuring and monitoring water distribution through natural waterways and engineered delivery systems.


• Supporting the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities, while maintaining accurate records and operational logs.


• Participating in emergency response and flood operations as required

This role is worked on an 8/6 roster and includes shared on-call duties on a 1-in-2 rotating basis which may include weekend work.

Sunwater are seeking individuals with experience in a similar role, Cert III in Water Operations (or ability to obtain) and can supervise site activities and supporting dam and emergency operations. You will have sound knowledge of a range of computer applications, including SAP and Microsoft Office.

Other skills include:

• Strong knowledge of dam, storage and water infrastructure operations


• Proven skills in fault finding, risk identification and problem-solving


• Confined Space and Working at Heights Tickets

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

• Base salary of $91,776.16 + on-call allowance


• 12.75% superannuation


• Access to TOIL


• 17.5% leave loading


• A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway


• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs


• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle (full time permanent employees only)


• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career (full time permanent employees only)

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre‑employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.