Treatment Plant Operator

Lismore City Council; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and conditions

Permanent full time position

Flexible nine-day fortnight

Employee Assistance & Health & Well‑be

DNA Training and development

Job summary

Lismore City Council is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator to join the Treatment and Trades team. You will operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery.

Key duties include laboratory and field testing, data reporting, water quality sampling, and management of treatment plant operations in accordance with guidelines and council procedures.

Qualifications

• Laboratory and field testing capabilities for water and wastewater analysis.
• Regulatory reporting and data collection for compliance.
• Water quality sampling in line with guidelines.
• Sewer and water treatment plant operations familiarity.
• Chemical handling procedures per MSDS and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater analytical equipment.
• Perform regular sampling and testing to meet compliance obligations.
• Conduct water quality sampling across Lismore LGA and surrounding areas.
• Operate and monitor sewerage and water treatment plant systems.
• Handle chemical treatments per safety procedures.

Education

Cert II in Water Industry Operations or relevant qualification

Job description

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

Shape your future. Serve your Community. Belong to something bigger.

About this Position:

We are pleased to invite applications for a Treatment Plant Operator to join our dedicated Treatment and Trades team. As a Treatment Plant Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining critical water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring essential services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. This diverse hands‑on role offers the opportunity to work across treatment plant operations, environmental monitoring, laboratory testing, infrastructure maintenance, and water quality management.

What We can offer you:

• Attractive salary and conditions.
• A permanent full time position.
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements/access to a nine day fortnight.
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Discounted membership to a range of gym and pool facilities.

What we trust you to deliver:

• Laboratory and Field Testing: Operate and maintain water and wastewater analytical equipment to conduct routine laboratory and field tests in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Regulatory Reporting and Data Collection: Perform regular sampling and testing to meet compliance obligations for regulatory bodies and internal standards.
• Water Quality Sampling: Undertake water quality sampling in accordance with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and Council protocols across the Lismore LGA and surrounding villages.
• Sewer Treatment Plant Operations: Operate, monitor, and maintain sewerage treatment plant systems and associated network assets in compliance with relevant legislation, environmental standards, and Council procedures.
• Water Treatment Plant Operations: Operate, monitor, and maintain water treatment plant systems and processes in alignment with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and Council’s operational standards.
• Chemical Handling: Safely handle and apply treatment process chemicals in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Council safety protocols.

What you will need to be successful:

• Cert II in Water Industry Operations or relevant qualification in a similar field and/or relevant experience
• Current Class C Licence
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Work Safely at Heights – RIIWHS204E
• Participate in immunisation program for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B viruses (have or willing to obtain)
• Enter and Work in Confined Spaces – RIIWH202E or similar (have or willing to obtain)
• Work Safely at Heights – RIIWHS204E or similar
• Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker certificate (have or willing to obtain)
• Rescue from a live LV Panel – UETDRRF004 or similar
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) – HLTAID009
• Availability to work an on-call roster outside of normal working hours

Full Time:

76 hours per fortnight

Salary:

From $1,353.60 to $1,556.64 per week plus superannuation

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas.

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening:

Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include health assessments (such as functional fitness, audio, chest x-ray, spirometry, drug testing), validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, and referee checks.

Immunisation Program:

Council has an immunisation program to provide employees with vaccinations against known health risks associated with their respective duties and to identify any exposure to products that may affect an employee's health, fitness and wellbeing. This position has been identified as a risk to the employee and as such the successful applicant/s will be required to participate in the immunisation program and it is the applicant's responsibility to have undertaken relevant immunisation/s prior to commencement with Council.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.