About Us Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment. Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

About The Role Position We are looking for a safety conscious, dedicated and highly experienced treatment plant operator to join our Water and Wastewater team. Reporting to the Supervisor, this senior role is key to the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Council’s water, wastewater, and recycled water treatment plants.

You will lead by example and guide a dedicated team to maintain critical infrastructure, and provide hands-on mentoring and support to staff and trainees. This is a rewarding chance to make a real impact in delivering essential services to the community while shaping the next generation of industry professionals.

To be successful you will bring

- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment or equivalent.
- Demonstrated extensive working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment operations, including adherence to regulatory, health, environmental and safety requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in the supervision and training of staff.
- Proven good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated digital literacy with experience and competence in computer and devices (e.g. tablets, iPhone) applications.

The rewards





- An annual salary range of $71,100 to $81,600 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
- Access to a commuter use utility vehicle is currently assigned to this position.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
- Provision of uniform and PPE.
- An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package. Specific enquiries John Fittock | Supervisor Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants | 02 6686 3780

Applications close 11.00pm on Thursday 13 August 2026

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📌 Senior Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Ballina)
🏢 Ballina Shire Council
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