Water Filtration Plant Operator

Careers at Council; Bathurst Regional Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in New South Wales seeks a Water Filtration Plant Operator responsible for operating and maintaining the water filtration plant and infrastructure. Candidates should have experience with complex equipment and hold relevant certifications. The role requires teamwork, on-call duties, and adherence to Australian water guidelines. This is a permanent full-time position with a weekly salary of $1,155.40 to $1,213.83 plus allowances.

Qualifications

• Current Class C Drivers Licence is required.
• Must be able to work on-call and overtime including weekends.
• Sound knowledge in production and/or maintenance of complex plant is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Water Filtration Plant.
• Carry out tasks related to dam surveillance.
• Work as part of a team to satisfy the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge in production of complex plant and equipment

Chemical dosing experience

Teamwork and independent work skills

Ability to swim

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Confined-Space Entry licence

Working at Heights licence

High-Risk Work licence

Job description

Overview

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking to employ Water Filtration Plant Operators within the Water and Waste section of the Council’s Engineering Services Department. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work alone and in a team environment carrying out a variety of tasks to satisfy the requirements of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. The Water Filtration Plant Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining Council's water filtration plant and bulk water infrastructure in Bathurst as part of a team. The successful applicant will also be required to carry out dam surveillance tasks and be on call in rotation with other staff.

Candidates require a sound knowledge in production and/or maintenance of complex plant and equipment. A qualification in water treatment, chemical dosing or dam ranging will be highly regarded.

On-the-Job Learning

• Advanced Water Treatment Skills: Gain hands-on experience with chemical dosing systems, filtration processes, and SCADA/automation technology.
• Dam and Catchment Management: Training in dam surveillance, hydrology basics, and safety inspections.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Work with complex pumps, valves, and electrical/mechanical systems, building strong trade-level competencies.

Key Requirements

• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Sound knowledge in production and/or maintenance of complex plant and equipment
• Ability to work alone and in a team environment
• Chemical dosing experience
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Must be able to swim
• Ability to work on-call and overtime including weekends, on a regular basis

Formal Training & Certifications

• Certificate III or IV in Water Industry Operations
• Confined-Space Entry, Working at Heights, and High-Risk Work licences

To view the Position summary, please refer to the Water Filtration Plant Operator summary.

Additional Information

These positions require a pre-employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake psychometric testing prior to appointment.

Salary: $1,155.40 to $1,213.83 per week + Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $18.92 per week + super.

Position Status: Permanent Full time

Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every third week and rotating on-call including weekends

Application closing date: Sunday, 26 October 2025 - 11:30 pm

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, complete the questionnaire and attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications. You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply.