Water Industry Operator — 9-Day Fortnight & Training

Council Jobs; Springsure; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

5 weeks annual leave

Paid training and accredited courses

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) is seeking a Water Industry Operator to ensure a safe, reliable water supply across Emerald, Springsure, Blackwater and Capella. You will operate and maintain treatment plants, pump stations and reservoirs to protect community health.

This permanent full-time position offers a 9-day fortnight, five weeks of annual leave, and paid training with funded qualifications such as Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.

Qualifications

• Queensland Class C manual driver licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• Willingness and ability to undertake a range of training including working at heights, breathing apparatus and confined space training.
• Commitment to participating in an on-call roster to support the community when needed.
• Willingness to obtain a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (fully funded).

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining the region’s treatment plants, pump stations and reservoirs.
• Undertaking regular water testing and chemical dosing to meet regulatory and environmental safety standards.
• Promptly identifying network faults, assisting with job planning, and completing safety risk assessments before starting work

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

White Card (Construction Induction Card)

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) is seeking a Water Industry Operator to ensure a safe, reliable water supply across Emerald, Springsure, Blackwater and Capella. You will operate and maintain treatment plants, pump stations and reservoirs to protect community health.

This permanent full-time position offers a 9-day fortnight, five weeks of annual leave, and paid training with funded qualifications such as Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.