Wastewater Treatment Operator — Flexible Hours, On-Call

North East Water; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Annual salary increases

Onsite health/wellbeing support

Job summary

North East Water is expanding its Mechanical Wastewater Treatment Team in Victoria and seeks a dedicated Mechanical Wastewater Treatment Operator for the Wodonga site. This is a full-time ongoing role with a monthly RDO and flexible work options, supporting operations across multiple plants in the region.

You will perform sampling, data entry, plant monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting, with opportunities to learn anaerobic digestion technology and renewable energy initiatives, advancing

Qualifications

• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and complete tasks within set timeframes under minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to conduct system checks and input information into systems.
• Knowledge and experience in wastewater treatment, the water industry or transferrable skills (mechanical, construction, manufacturing).
• Driver’s licence required and MR licence desirable (Willingness to obtain through NEW).

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine wastewater quality sampling and testing.
• Interpret and analyse wastewater quality data and enter data into systems.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to OH&S standards.
• Monitor and operate wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment.
• Undertake maintenance, inspections, and checks on wastewater treatment plants.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve and respond to alarms including assisting fault resolution with contractors and internal teams.
• Adjust treatment processes and chemical dosing to maintain discharge quality standards.
• Support irrigation of recycled water activities aligned with standards at different sites.
• Operate a truck for solids carting at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Verify and calibrate analysers and equipment.
• Support optimisation of equipment, processes and chemicals.
• Carry out routine maintenance, greasing, cleaning, and housekeeping across plants.
• Support on-call roster from Tuesday to Tuesday every 5 weeks once deemed competent.

Skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Wastewater treatment knowledge

Driver's licence (required)

Education

Certificate III in Wastewater Treatment

Job description

North East Water is expanding its Mechanical Wastewater Treatment Team in Victoria and seeks a dedicated Mechanical Wastewater Treatment Operator for the Wodonga site. This is a full-time ongoing role with a monthly RDO and flexible work options, supporting operations across multiple plants in the region.

You will perform sampling, data entry, plant monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting, with opportunities to learn anaerobic digestion technology and renewable energy initiatives, advancing