Our Region

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

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Our Council

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. As a child safe organisation, Gladstone Regional Council are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

View our Access and Inclusion Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Our Culture & Our Benefits

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!

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Better Benefits with GRC

Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator to contribute to Council’s success.

- Coordinate critical wastewater operations that protect our community and setting

- Join a team delivering essential water infrastructure for our community

- Make an impact every day as a Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to coordinate daily operational activities across wastewater treatment facilities, including the allocation of operational resources, and provide technical guidance to operators to support the safe, efficient and compliant operation, monitoring and maintenance of treatment plant assets.

- Salary for this role is $107,076.79 plus generous on call provisions, allowances and 12% super.

- Annual increases apply.

- On call roster attracts additional leave entitlements.

You will bring:

· Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (Water and Wastewater Treatment) or Certificate III in Water Industry Operations with other qualifications relevant to Wastewater and Water Treatment.

· Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

· Well-developed leadership and teamwork skills

· Experience in leading treatment operations teams.





· Demonstrated competence operating and maintaining essential process plant such as disinfection systems to produce water or effluent quality that meets relevant Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

· Previous experience working with aspects of water quality management systems, e.g. critical control points/HACCP

· Documented experience in conducting sampling and laboratory testing including the ability to perform Jar Tests

· White card – Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry)

· Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Chemical hazards.

· Sound working knowledge of process instrumentation equipment.

· Sound knowledge on treatment methods for Extended Aeration, Trickling Filter Plants, BNR and Biosolids Management.

· Knowledge on the operation and maintenance of PLC/SCADA operation capabilities.

· Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.

· Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

This position requires immunisation against Hepatitis A/B and Tetanus.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing. We welcome you to disclose any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process.

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) •••• •700 or email the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].

Closing Date

12 noon Friday 11 September 2026.

📌 Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator (Gladstone Central)
🏢 Gladstone Regional Council
📍 Gladstone Central