Permanent / Full Time
Location – Proserpine
$110,007 - $116,782 per annum
+ Use of Council Vehicle
The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.
The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville.
The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.
Your opportunity
Are you ready to make a splash in the world of water and wastewater management?
We're on the lookout for a dynamic Coordinator Treatment Operations to join our team and help keep the Whitsunday Region flowing smoothly!
In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for our Water and Wastewater treatment plants, ensuring that we deliver safe, clean drinking water and manage wastewater like a pro.
If you love problem-solving, teamwork, and making a difference in your community, this is the job for you!
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating the safe and efficient operation of water and wastewater treatment plants.
Leading, mentoring and supporting operational staff, including the Team Leader Treatment.
Monitoring treatment processes, water quality and effluent performance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinating preventative, reactive and general maintenance activities across treatment assets.
Managing contractors, suppliers and service providers to support operational reliability.




Utilising systems such as SCADA to investigate and resolve operational issues.
Preparing operational reports, maintaining rosters and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Responding to after-hours emergencies and supporting treatment operations across the region when required.
Our offer to you:
Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme
Locality Allowance
Health and Wellbeing Advantages
17.5% Annual leave loading
What we're looking for
Experience in water and/or wastewater treatment operations.
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in an operational environment.
Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and regulatory compliance obligations.
Proven ability to coordinate maintenance activities, contractors and operational resources.
Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
A commitment to delivering high-quality services to the community.
Essential
C Class Manual Driver Licence.
Construction White Card.
Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Water and/or Wastewater), or the ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
If you're ready to build a rewarding career and help shape a sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you!
Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.
Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.
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📌 Coordinator Treatment Operations (Queensland)
🏢 Whitsunday Regional Council
📍 Queensland