Water Operator

Live North West QLD; Burketown; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and training support (Cert Ⅲ

Gym access in Burketown

5 weeks annual leave (+1)

Monthly RDO

Remote Area Allowance

Job summary

Burke Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Water Operator to join the Utilities team in Burketown. The role involves hands-on operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants, monitoring performance, sampling, and ensuring compliance with health and environmental standards.

You will work in a remote community, contributing to continuous improvement, fault-finding, and corrective actions, with a negotiable start salary based on qualifications and tickets held.

Qualifications

• Current open (manual) driver's licence.
• Safety-first attitude with strong communication and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience with SCADA systems or similar monitoring tools (preferred).
• Willingness to complete a Cert III in Water Operations (if not already held).

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance, record and report test results.
• Collect water and wastewater samples for analysis.
• Operate treatment plant equipment and apply safe chemical handling.
• Support compliance with health, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying issues and assisting with fault-finding and corrective actions.

Skills

Driver's licence

Safety culture

Numeracy

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

SCADA experience

Education

Cert III in Water Operations (preferred)

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Job Description

Burke Shire Council, is currently seeking a committed and capable Water Operator to join our Utilities team in Burketown. If you're passionate about delivering essential services, take pride in practical work, and want to contribute to a unique and remote community-we want to hear from you.

About the Role

In this hands-on role, you will assist in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Burke Shire's water and wastewater treatment plants. You'll play a critical part in ensuring safe, reliable water services by:

• Monitoring plant performance, recording and reporting test results
• Collecting water and wastewater samples for analysis
• Operating treatment plant equipment and applying safe chemical handling
• Supporting compliance with health, environmental, and regulatory standards

You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement by identifying issues and assisting with fault-finding and corrective actions.

About the Candidate

• Current open (manual) driver's licence
• Safety-first attitude with strong communication and numeracy skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated experience with SCADA systems or similar monitoring tools (preferred)
• Willingness to complete a Cert III in Water Operations (if not already held)

Work Environment

We offer a supportive team environment and great regional benefits:

• Education and training support, including Cert III in Water Operations
• Free access to the Burketown community gym
• 5 weeks of annual leave (including 1 additional paid week)
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Remote Area Allowance

Make a real difference in a remote community with unique challenges and rewards, This is a Full-Time position with a negotiable commencement salary dependent upon qualifications, experience and tickets held.