Job Description

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.

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About You

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Our ideal candidate will have:

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



hands‐on approach to the resolution of problems.
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- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs.
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- An ability to work with spreadsheets and word processing software.
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- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
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Our organisation offers excellent working conditions and a range of generous employee advantages including flexible working arrangements and supports and encourages our employees with training and professional development opportunities.

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Department: Infrastructure and Recovery

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5pm Friday 18 September 2026

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Previous Post Degarra support and re-supply

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CONTACT US

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

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

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

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