Sort It Water Treatment Services – Ipswich QLD
Sort It Water Treatment Services is seeking an experienced and qualified Water & Wastewater Treatment Operator to join our team.
This position offers a $90,000 base salary plus superannuation, with additional remuneration available for regional and remote work. All required travel, flights, accommodation and meals associated with working away are paid for by Sort It Water. Remote-work arrangements may also include working-away allowances, additional remuneration, time in lieu or other mutually suitable arrangements depending on the assignment.
This is a field-based role involving regular regional and remote servicing throughout Queensland, supported by local work across Brisbane and South East Queensland when not working away. The successful applicant will work across a diverse portfolio of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants within mining, defence, industrial, commercial and infrastructure environments. The role will involve a significant amount of regional and remote work, including both fly-in/fly-out and drive-in/drive-out travel depending on the project and location.
Key responsibilities
Operation and monitoring of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Scheduled servicing of treatment facilities
Regional and remote plant servicing
Routine plant inspections and operational checks
Water sampling, field testing and water quality monitoring
Monitoring and adjusting treatment processes and chemical dosing
Preventative and reactive maintenance
Fault finding and troubleshooting




Identifying plant performance issues and recommending corrective actions
Completing operational records, checklists and service reports
About you
Certificate III in Water Industry Operations – Water Treatment and/or Wastewater Treatment
Previous experience operating or servicing Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plants
Current Australian Driver Licence
Willingness and ability to regularly undertake regional and work from home
Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions
Good written communication and reporting skills
Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental requirements
About us
Sort It Water Treatment Services is a Queensland-based family business specialising in Water and Wastewater Treatment. The company provides operation, servicing, maintenance, construction, installation, commissioning and upgrade services across mining, defence, industrial, commercial and infrastructure sectors.
$90,00 base salary plus superannuation
Additional compensation for remote and working-away assignments
Company-paid travel and flights
Company-paid accommodation
Meals provided or covered while working away
Flexible remote-work arrangements that may include additional remuneration, time in lieu or additional days off by mutual agreement
Combination of local and remote work
Exposure to a diverse range of treatment technologies
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to work across major mining, industrial, defence and infrastructure sites
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📌 Water & Wastewater Treatment Operator / Service Technician (Queensland)
🏢 Sort It Water Treatment Services
📍 Queensland