Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Plant Operator who will provide the required operational input, as directed, to undertake process control duties associated with the day-to-day operation of the treatment plant, ensuring compliance with all relevant State and Federal legislation.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Secondary education to Year-10 with good writing and communication skills and an understanding of basic mathematics.
- Current Queensland Driver’s Licence Class (C, LR) (minimum requirement) or current “MR” class licence or the ability to acquire.
- Working Safely at Heights.
- Current Certificate III in Wastewater Treatment Operations.
- General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) White Card.
- Sufficient physical wellbeing to receive training and accreditation for confined space entry, breathing apparatus and liquified chlorine gas.
- Forklift Licence or the ability to obtain.
- A common-sense, hands‑on approach to the resolution of problems.




- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- An ability to work with spreadsheets and word processing software.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.

Our organisation offers excellent working conditions and a range of generous employee benefits including versatile working arrangements and supports and encourages our employees with training and professional development opportunities.

Department: Infrastructure and Recovery

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5pm Friday 18 September 2026

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CONTACT US

Mossman Administration Building
64-66 Front St, Mossman, QLD 4873

Opening Hours: Mon‑Fri 8.30am to 4pm
*Closed on public holidays

Port Douglas Community Hall
13-29 Mowbray St, Port Douglas QLD 4877

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📌 Plant Operator (Douglas Shire)
🏢 Douglas Shire Council
📍 Douglas Shire