Water & Wastewater Plant Operator — Flexible Hours + Relocation Help

North Burnett Regional Council; North Burnett Regional; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered days off

Flexible working

Leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Study and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

North Burnett Regional Council is seeking a motivated Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator to join the Water & Wastewater Team in Monto. You will operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and related infrastructure, ensuring safe and compliant services for the North Burnett region.

You will hold a Certificate III in the Water and Wastewater Industry, a valid C-class licence, and relevant safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted C class driver licence.
• White Card (Work Safe in Construction Induction).
• Certificate III relevant to Water & Wastewater Industry.
• Traffic Management Implementation Program licence.
• Working in Confined Spaces competency.
• Working at Heights competency.
• Hepatitis A and B vaccinations or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment infrastructure (pumps, valves, equipment).
• Perform chemical dosing, clarification, biological treatment and disinfection processes.
• Collect samples, conduct laboratory testing, take water measurements and maintain records.
• Monitor SCADA and telemetry alarms; identify and report plant faults.
• Safely operate and maintain commercial plant, equipment and tools.
• Keep work sites, depots, plants and equipment clean and safe.
• Support compliant chemical handling, storage and WHS practices.
• Participate in training and professional development.
• Be part of an on-call roster and respond to call-outs.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III Water & Wastewater

Job description

North Burnett Regional Council is seeking a motivated Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator to join the Water & Wastewater Team in Monto. You will operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and related infrastructure, ensuring safe and compliant services for the North Burnett region.

You will hold a Certificate III in the Water and Wastewater Industry, a valid C-class licence, and relevant safety certifications.