Treatment Plant Operator

Mareeba Shire Council; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mareeba Allowance

12% superannuation

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Fitness Passport access

Discounted health insurance

Gift cards

Corporate banking

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Mareeba Shire Council invites applications for a Treatment Plant Operator to efficiently operate Council water and wastewater treatment plants, ensuring compliance with EPA and local directives. The role includes afterhours work and rostered weekend on-call duties in a hot and humid climate, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates possess a C Class Driver Licence, a Certificate III in Water Industry Plant Operations, and experience with PLC/SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Current C Class Driver Licence is required.
• Certificate III in Water Industry Plant Operations is required.
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety issues as applicable to treatment facilities.
• Experience operating PLC and SCADA systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain Council's water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Assist with afterhours work and rostered weekend overtime on-call program.
• Perform routine and non-routine plant maintenance and monitoring tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency and Council directives.

Skills

C Class Driver Licence

Water treatment operations

PLC and SCADA

Laboratory testing equipment

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Time management

Computer skills (Word/Excel)

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Plant Operations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Play a key role in Council's water and wastewater treatment operations
• Put your technical expertise and problem-solving skills into action
• Enjoy a hands-on role across plant operations, monitoring and maintenance
• Contribute to the protection of public health and the environment

About Mareeba Shire Council

Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns.

Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.

The role

The Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of Council water and wastewater treatment plants to meet the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency and other relevant legislation and Council directives and expectations of the community.

The position is required to assist with afterhours work and at other Council wastewater and water plants and to participate in a rostered weekend overtime on-call program. The position involves physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis and the person must ensure they are and remain physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a Treatment Plant Operator with the technical knowledge and practical skills to effectively operate, monitor and maintain Council's water and wastewater treatment facilities. You will have:

• Current C Class Driver Licence
• Certificate III in Water Industry Plant Operations
• Queensland Construction White Card or National Equivalent
• Operation of PLC and SCADA systems
• Ability to use field monitoring equipment and laboratory testing equipment
• Highly analytical and effective process trouble‑shooting skills with the ability to discuss and resolve problems associated with the operation of sewage treatment and water recycling plants
• Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise with customers and work as part of a team
• Effective time management skills and a sense of accountability for decision making
• Sound computer skills and knowledge of relevant software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to record information relative to the authority of the position
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety issues as applicable to treatment facilities
• Demonstrated experience in water and waste technologies with experience of intermittent waste water plants (desirable)

You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia. You must be able to provide evidence that you can legally work in Australia upon request. Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship.

What we can offer you

• Permanent, full-time position
• LGEA Level 8 - $71,099 per annum
• Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Work life balance – 19-day month OR Work life balance - 9 day fortnight
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

For further information

Please refer to the Position Description, or contactWayne Siganto, Supervisor Water Treatment, on0428 773 ***(during business hours only).

Applications close Sunday, 22 November 2026

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.