Water Industry Operator (Treatment)

Icon Water; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Icon Water in Canberra is seeking a Water Industry Operator to operate, monitor and control plant and processes at our water and wastewater facilities in the ACT region. Under technical guidance, you will follow routines to ensure optimal operation and reporting.

The role requires a Certificate III in Water Operations or a related engineering qualification, experience with pumps, motors, compressors and electronic sensing devices, and a willingness to work a 24/7 shift roster including on-call

Qualifications

• Possesses a Certificate III in Water Operations or ability to work towards completing.
• Trade or Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering from an Australian TAFE or equivalent.
• Experience operating, monitoring and controlling pumps, motors, air compressors or electronic sensing devices.
• Demonstrated ability to identify faulty equipment and report issues.
• Experience maintaining shift records/logs and handling emergencies.
• Competency with computerised monitoring systems used in Icon Water.
• Understanding of Icon Water policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work a continuous rotating shift roster and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant and processes at the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre.
• Inspect, sample and analyse processes; report performance and faults.
• Take action to ensure optimal equipment operation and effectiveness.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly operation reports and logs.
• Contribute to safe work practices and hazard removal.
• Support testing and trials of processes and equipment.
• Participate in project tasks as required.
• Provide after-hours backup as part of a 24/7 roster.

Skills

Water operations knowledge

Shift work readiness

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Computerised monitoring

Policy understanding

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Water Operations

Trade or Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Icon Wateris an iconic Canberra business with a history ofproviding essential services to Canberra for over 100years.

We are the ACT’s supplier of essential water and wastewater services and have proudly served our community for over 100 years – sourcing, treating and supplying water, and managing Canberra’s wastewater network. Our work is essential to the health, prosperity and liveability of the region, and we are committed to environmental, social and financial sustainability in everything we do.

Icon Water is a purpose driven organisation where everyone contributes to our core business, ensuring high-quality drinking water and sustainable wastewater treatment. Icon Water’s culture is driven by our values of care, connection, community and courage. These are values we see in action every day as we challenge ourselves to meet the expectations of our community.

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

About The Role

Are you ready to be part of a team that keeps the heart of Canberra flowing? Join Icon Water – Make a Difference in Canberra’s Essential Services!

Icon is looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to join us in the role of Water Industry Operator where you will be responsible forthe operation ofequipment,plant andfacilities at water and sewage treatment facilities in the ACT Region.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Undertechnical guidance, directionand followingspecified routines and work instructions,operatemonitorand control the operation of plant and processes at the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre in all areas.
• Undertake the detailed inspection, process sampling and operational analysis, and reporting of process performance and equipment operation, including the detection and reporting of malfunctioning processes and equipment.
• Take authorisedand proscribedaction necessary to ensureoptimumequipment and plant process operation and effectiveness.
• Prepare daily reports and logs of routine and corrective actions undertaken, including preparation of daily,weeklyand monthly reports on water and wastewater treatment plants operations, water and wastewater flows and other related information.
• Participatein development of safe working practices/procedures as required andin identification and removal of safety hazards in thework place.
• Ensure allWorkplace Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are followed and provide input into the continuous improvementcycleforthese managementsystems.
• Provide assistancetosupporting business groupswithtests, measurements,investigationsand trials of a routine and straightforward nature associated with all types of processes and equipment, plant and facilities atwater and sewage treatment facilities in the ACT Region.
• Participate inproject relatedtasks asrequired.
• As part of a24/7shift roster provide support to the duty roster by acting in other operator roles asrequired.
• As part of an on-call roster group, provide after-hours backup support and attendwater and wastewater treatmentfaults and failures asrequired.
• Acquireandmaintaincompetenciesin water and wastewater treatmentwithin the competency frameworkas outlinedin the currentEnterprise Agreement
• Undertake training innew technologies/techniquesappropriate tothe requirements of thewater and sewage treatment facilities.
• Other duties within the employee’s skill,competenceand training.

Who we are looking for:

It is anticipated that the successful applicant will:

• Possessa Certificate III in Water Operations orability to work towards completing
• Relevant trade orDiploma in mechanical or electrical engineering from an Australian TAFE institution (or a comparable qualification). Alternatively, be able todemonstraterelevant skills, knowledge and experience considered suitable for the position.
• Demonstrate experience andskills in the operation,monitoringand control of mechanical,electricaland electronic equipment including pumps, motors, air compressors/blowers and electronic sensing devices, orhigh temperatureincineration or combustion equipment.This is to includegoodtechnical skills and experience in relation to:
• identifyingand reporting faulty equipment and/or process operation
• maintaining shift records and operational logs
• dealing with emergency situations with respect to major equipment failures or chemical leakages or spillages.
• Possess relevant experience incompetency-based“on the job training”.
• Possess relevant experience in the use of computers and computerised monitoring systems and equipmentsimilar tothose used withinIcon Water
• Demonstrate a goodknowledge and understanding ofIcon WaterPolicies and procedures
• Be able tomaintainphysical fitness levels to be eligible forConfined Space Entrytraining and SCBA accreditation.
• Be prepared to work on a continuous rotating shift roster and be placed on an on-call roster and attend to after-hours alarms, faults and failures within treatment plants and water distribution system.

by 2October 2026