Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Central Coast Council NSW; Gosford; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

12% superannuation

Weekly working allowance $20.29

Kincumber site

Job summary

Central Coast Council NSW is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to operate and maintain the Kincumber Sewage Treatment Plant, sample water, handle process exceptions, and perform preventative maintenance. You will contribute to reliable community services and work in a small team.

The role requires Safety certificates (White Card, Confined Spaces, Height Safety) and SCADA experience. A temporary full-time contract until February 2028 includes a 9-day fortnight and progression

Qualifications

• Qualified in wastewater operations or equivalent with hands-on plant experience.
• Relevant safety certifications including Confined Spaces and Height Safety.
• SCADA and basic computer applications proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Council's Wastewater Treatment Plants.
• Take water samples and manage process exceptions.
• Clean and maintain plant and equipment; perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Operate WWTP

Team supervision

Computer literacy

Education

Wastewater Operations qualification

Water Industry Operations Cert III

DPI Water Training Certification

White Card

Chlorine Gas Disinfection Certification

Confined Spaces Certification

Tools

SCADA

Hand tools

Job description

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Council's Wastewater Treatment Plants, ensuring that regulations in this industry are maintained and adhered to.

The role will see you sampling water, managing process exceptions, cleaning and maintaining plant and equipment and performing preventative and scheduled maintenance.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Applicant Profile

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• recognised Wastewater Operations qualification, Water Industry Operations Certificate III or DPI Water Training Certification or demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role to qualification
• a current Confined Spaces Certification or willingness to obtain
• current Statement of Attainment in Work Safely at Heights or willingness to obtain
• current Statement of Attainment in Operate and Control Liquefied Chlorine Gas Disinfection or willingness to obtain
• a valid General Construction Induction Card SafeWork NSW or equivalent
• demonstrated ability to operate Wastewater Treatment Plants, or other similar facilities
• the ability to use computer applications and SCADA
• the ability to operate a wide range of minor plant and hand tools
• the ability to work cooperatively with and supervise others as part of a small team

The commencing salary for this position is up to $76.5k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $88.6k on completion of assessment of skills and/ or performance plus 12% superannuation + $20.29 per week working allowance

• We have a temporary full-time role available until February 2028
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• This role is located at the Kincumber Sewerage Treatment Plant.

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Steve Lane, Team Leader Wastewater.You can contact Steve on 0473 432 ***.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.