Water Treatment Plant Operator

Barcaldine Region; Alpha, Jericho; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

17.5% loading on annual leave

Fortnightly pay

Job summary

Barcaldine Regional Council is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to operate and maintain Council water treatment facilities, ensuring drinking water quality and compliance with standards. The role covers routine inspections, testing, chemical dosing, and plant maintenance in a regional setting.

The successful candidate will possess a current Queensland driver licence, a White/Blue Card, and a willingness to undertake on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland class ‘C’ Driver Licence.
• Current General Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card) or equivalent.
• Willing to undertake on-the-job training.
• Interest in plumbing/water testing.
• Demonstrated recent experience in civil construction and/or maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to gain an understanding of WHS, Quality Assurance and Environmental procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to cooperatively work in a team environment, contributing positively to team operations.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor council water treatment plants to ensure water quality meets standards.
• Perform routine inspections, water quality testing, chemical dosing and plant maintenance.
• Monitor treatment processes and respond to operational issues.
• Contribute to safe, reliable drinking water services for local communities.

Skills

Driver licence

WHS knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Water testing

Education

Certificate III Water Operations

Job description

Position Details

Location: This position is based in Alpha/Jericho with regional work and travel as required.Classification Level: Minimum level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award - State 2017 and the Barcaldine Regional Council Certified Agreement 2025.Wage: Base salary minimum $77,251.20 plus superannuation (up to 12%) and relevant approved allowances.Payment of Wages: Council employees are paid fortnightly.Hours of Work: 76 hours over 9 days with a rostered day off (RDO) every fortnight.Leave: Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum + 17.5% loading; Fifteen (15) days Personal Leave (sick leave) per annum.Equal Opportunity: Barcaldine Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

About the Business

Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of Central West Queensland, is committed to providing exceptional services to the Barcaldine region, which includes the communities of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. With a wealth of talent within the organisation, and amazing facilities, we have created a vibrant workplace that blends old-fashioned, small-town charm with a rich indigenous history. We Honour the Iningai and Bidjara peoples, the traditional custodians of this land, and embrace the diversity of elders and community members past and present. Barcaldine Regional Council strives to provide our employees with a safe, secure, and supportive environment, where employees are encouraged to live by our values and reach their full potential. Our vision is to have a positive, sustainable, and innovative workplace, ensuring a bright future for all.

About the Region

Located in Central West Queensland, approximately 440km west of Rockhampton, the Barcaldine Region covers more than 53,677 square kilometres and is home to around 2,900 residents. It encompasses the former shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and Jericho and includes the townships of Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra. The region has a proud agricultural heritage and is recognised as one of Central West Queensland's largest cattle-producing areas. It also supports thriving sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industries, while continuing to grow through emerging opportunities in the mining sector.

The Role

As a Water Treatment Plant Operator, you will be primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring and maintenance of Council's water treatment plants to ensure water quality meets required standards. You will undertake routine inspections, water quality testing, chemical dosing and plant maintenance, while monitoring treatment processes and responding to operational issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and safety-conscious individual to contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable drinking water services to our local communities.

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To Be Successful You Will Have:

• Current Queensland class ‘C’ Driver Licence.
• Current General Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card) or equivalent.
• Willing to undertake on-the-job training.
• Interest in plumbing/water testing.
• Demonstrated recent experience in civil construction and/or maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to gain an understanding of WHS, Quality Assurance and Environmental procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to cooperatively work in a team environment, contributing positively to team operations.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal).

Highly regarded, but not required

• Previous experience in either Plumbing, Electrical, or Labouring (preferred but not essential).
• Certificate III Water Operations (preferred).
• Previous experience within Local Government (preferred).
• Previous experience in water/waste water treatment (highly desirable).

Closing Date: Sunday, 1 Nov at 11:59PM. For more information, please contact Human Resources via email [e-mail].