Water & Wastewater Plant Operator - Flexible Hours

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Flexible work arrangements

Super contribution 12%

Leave loading 17.5%

Study assistance

Novated lease

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Emergency leave

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a reliable Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourer to help maintain and construct water and wastewater systems. The role requires manual labour, safety-first practice, and ability to work safely in confined spaces.

Ideal candidates will hold an MR licence, plant licences (eg excavator), a White Card, and immunisations for Hep A/B and Tetanus or be willing to complete them within one month. Opportunities include career development within council projects.

Qualifications

• Current MR licence.
• Current machinery/plant licences (eg. excavator).
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Immunisations for Hepatitis A/B and Tetanus (or willingness to undertake within 1 month).

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of machinery to support construction and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Contribute to quality construction/maintenance work and asset installation.
• Assist in safe, efficient field operations and site-specific tasks.

Skills

Manual labour

Safety conscious

Operate machinery

Tools

MR licence

Machinery licences (e.g. excavator)

White Card

Immunisations (Hep A/B, Tetanus)

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a reliable Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourer to help maintain and construct water and wastewater systems. The role requires manual labour, safety-first practice, and ability to work safely in confined spaces.

Ideal candidates will hold an MR licence, plant licences (eg excavator), a White Card, and immunisations for Hep A/B and Tetanus or be willing to complete them within one month. Opportunities include career development within council projects.