Water & Wastewater Operator – Cape York

The Opportunity

A Regional Queensland Council is seeking an experienced Water & Wastewater Operator to support the safe and reliable delivery of essential water and wastewater services within a remote Cape York community.

This is a hands-on operational role combining treatment plant operations, water quality monitoring, maintenance and team supervision. You will work across water and wastewater infrastructure, responding to operational issues and helping ensure essential services remain safe, compliant and reliable. The position also provides day-to-day supervision and support to three Essential Services Officers.

For someone comfortable with remote living, the package is particularly attractive, with rent-free furnished accommodation, relocation support and minimal day-to-day commuting and housing costs.

What's On Offer

$90,000 - $100,000 base salary + superannuation

Rent-free furnished accommodation provided

Relocation assistance, including eligible fuel and meal expenses when driving to community, or flights can be arranged

Council vehicle provided for work purposes

All tools required for the position supplied

Government-subsidised airfares available after 12 months of residency, currently approximately $120 one way to/from Cairns

Fortnightly pay cycle

Opportunity to work with and supervise a small essential services team

Make a genuine contribution to the health and wellbeing of a remote community

About the Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, monitoring and first-line maintenance of Council's water and wastewater systems.





Key responsibilities include:

Operating and monitoring water treatment and wastewater systems

Monitoring treatment processes, plant performance and alarms, including SCADA where available

Undertaking water sampling, quality checks and basic laboratory testing

Troubleshooting faults and responding to abnormal operating conditions

Completing preventative, routine and first-line breakdown maintenance on pumps, motors, pipelines, valves and associated equipment

Safely handling treatment chemicals and undertaking chemical dosing

Maintaining accurate operational, sampling and maintenance records

Supervising three Essential Services Officers, including allocating work, coordinating rosters, providing training and monitoring work standards

Participating in an on-call roster and responding to after-hours operational issues when required

Maintaining a strong focus on public health, environmental protection and workplace safety

About You

You are a practical and reliable water industry professional who can work independently, solve operational problems and provide guidance to a small team.

You will bring:

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, Water Treatment Operations,



Wastewater Treatment Operations or an equivalent qualification, or the willingness and ability to obtain the required qualification within Council's timeframe

Practical experience operating water treatment, wastewater or similar process systems

Knowledge of pumps, motors, pipelines, valves and associated treatment equipment

Experience with water sampling, basic testing and operational recordkeeping

Ability to troubleshoot faults and undertake first-line maintenance

Experience supervising or coordinating employees and daily work activities

Current C Class Driver Licence and Construction White Card

Strong commitment to WHS and secure chemical handling

Ability to work respectfully and effectively within an Aboriginal community

Experience with PLC/SCADA systems, instrumentation, electrical or control systems will be highly regarded, as will a mechanical or electrical trade background.

To Apply

Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion, contact Cameron on (07) 4034 5000.

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