Water Treatment Plant Assistant Operator

Shire of Banana; Taroom; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shire of Banana in Taroom, QLD, seeks a hands-on water treatment operator to assist with the operation, maintenance and monitoring of water supply and sewerage infrastructure. You will handle sampling, process monitoring, and safety compliance while supporting asset records and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a genuine interest in water treatment, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a team.

Qualifications

• Queensland C class driver’s licence (minimum requirement – provisional)
• General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification (White Card)
• Desirable: Certificate III in Water Industry, or commitment to undertake and complete this qualification

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of water supply and sewerage infrastructure including swimming pools, reservoirs, bores, pump stations and chlorination facilities
• Assist with monitoring of treatment process parameters, including chemical and dosing requirements
• Collect samples for analysis and undertake routine analysis
• Respond to operational changes to ensure continuity of supply of treated water/wastewater to defined standards
• Detect and report changes in water/wastewater treatment which may affect quality, distribution and supply to the Supervisor
• Respond to enquiries to internal and external customers promptly and professionally
• Assist with the maintenance of log sheets, asset records and monthly reports
• Update Council’s SWIMs with operational tasks and test results
• Utilise the SCADA/Telemetry network to monitor parameters and respond to alarms
• Undertake stocktakes of consumable supplies and advise supervisor of stock levels
• Ensure safe use and storage of dangerous goods (e.g. Chlorine, hydrochloric acid)
• Assist with enforcement of water restrictions
• Operate within Drinking Water Quality Management and Recycled Water Management Plans
• Assist in supervision of contractors and other employees as required
• Contribute to image of the Council and public relations
• Liaise with clients, other staff, public and authorities in performance of duties
• Undertake routine administrative tasks (e.g. timesheets)
• Assist senior staff to improve work processes and develop new practices
• Participate in training, exercises and disaster response as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed

Skills

General labouring

Interest in water & wastewater

Computer skills

Oral & written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

EEO & WHS knowledge

Water/wastewater ops experience (des)

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry

White Card (General Safety Induction)

Job description

Shire of Banana in Taroom, QLD, seeks a hands-on water treatment operator to assist with the operation, maintenance and monitoring of water supply and sewerage infrastructure. You will handle sampling, process monitoring, and safety compliance while supporting asset records and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a genuine interest in water treatment, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a team.