Job Description
Water Treatment Project Officer / Operator
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Lithgow Region | $90,000–$120,000 + Super | Site-based
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I'm recruiting a Project Officer to join the team responsible for managing and rehabilitating a large former power station site in the Lithgow region.
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This is a hands‐on role with a particular focus on the site's Water Treatment Plant operations, while also getting involved across broader environmental and engineering activities.
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The site includes former ash repositories and a declared ash dam and is undergoing significant long-term environmental management, remediation and rehabilitation works. There is extensive environmental monitoring and interaction with environmental regulators.
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The role
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You'll work closely with the site's engineering and environmental team across areas including:
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Day-to-day Water Treatment Plant operation and monitoring
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Water quality and environmental monitoring
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Coordinating maintenance and operational activities
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Environmental compliance and record keeping
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Working with contractors and technical consultants
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Assisting with environmental and engineering projects across the site
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Troubleshooting operational issues
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Supporting reporting and regulatory requirements
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General project coordination and site activities
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It's a role that will suit someone who likes being out on site and involved in the practical side of environmental management, rather than sitting behind a desk all week.
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Who I'm looking for
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Ideally you'll have around 2–5 years' experience and come from one of the following backgrounds:
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Environmental Engineer
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n Water Treatment Plant Operator
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A degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline would be preferred, particularly given the broader environmental responsibilities of the position.
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However, I'd also be interested in someone with strong hands‐on Water Treatment Plant operational experience. That could potentially include someone from a trade background such as electrical or plumbing if they have the right plant experience.
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You don't need to be a senior specialist. I'm looking for someone practical, technically capable and comfortable taking responsibility for day‐to‐day activities on an operational site.
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Location
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This is predominantly a site‐based position in the Lithgow region.
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Someone already living around Lithgow / Blue Mountains / Central West would be ideal, or someone willing to relocate to the area.
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DIDO from Sydney may be considered for the right person, although a locally based candidate is strongly preferred.
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Salary
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$90,000–$120,000 base + Super, depending on experience.
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This is a particularly valuable opportunity for an Environmental Engineer/Scientist with a couple of years' experience who wants to move into a role combining water treatment, environmental management and practical site/project work.

📌 Water Treatment Project Officer / Operator (New South Wales)
🏢 Hart Recruitment
📍 New South Wales