Job Description
23h ago , from Toowoomba Regional Council
KEEPCOMMUNITIES FLOWING - BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH TOOWOOMBA REGIONALCOUNCIL
Are you an experienced Water orWastewater Operator looking for a rewarding career with work/lifebalance, professional development opportunities, and the chance tomake a real impact in regional communities?
Join the Water Operations Branch at Toowoomba Regional Counciland help deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater servicesacross the southern region.
About the Role
As a Water & Wastewater Operator, you will monitor, control andoperate water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants,pumping stations, recycling facilities andassociatedinfrastructureto ensure compliance with legislative, environmentaland operational standards.
This hands-on role also supports infrastructuremaintenanceactivitiesand participates in the after-hours/on-call roster.
What You'll Be Doing
Operating and monitoring water and wastewatertreatmentinfrastructure
Maintaining compliance with statutory andenvironmentalrequirements
Supporting Drinking Water Quality Management Plans andquality systems
Coordinating sampling and plant monitoring activities
Assisting with maintenance coordination andcontractorsupervision
Responding to SCADA alarms and after-hours operationalissues
Working safely and contributing to a strong teamculture
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Certificate III in Water and/or Wastewater Operations orthe ability to obtain within 3 months
Relevant industry experience operating treatment plants andassociated infrastructure
Experience with automated operational systems and processcontrol
Strong problem-solving, communication andorganisationalskills
Commitment to workplace safety and teamwork
The followinglicences/certificationsare required or must beobtained within 6 months:




Confined Space Entry
First Aid
This role requires participation in Council's respiratorfit-testing program.
What We Offer
Permanent full time position based in any of these Southernlocations Clifton/ Greenmount/ Pittsworth/ Millmerran
as of July **** - base rate of$***** perhour($1,****** per week) plus:
$6.50 per hour- additional skillsallowance
up to *****% superannuation
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to banked leave
Fitness Passport Program
Employee Assistance Program
Active social club and wellbeing initiatives
A safety-focused workplace where everyone goes home safeevery day
The Toowoomba region is aboutrich traditions and bold ambitions.
Our long and proudagriculturalhistoryhas evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largestinland city supporting diverse townships in the council area andacting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the SuratBasin resource sector, education, health, transport andmassiveinfrastructureinvestments.
Growth hasn't come at the expense ofliveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 mostfamily friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Councilservices a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team ofapproximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate aboutdelivering excellent customer service to the community, residentsand visitors throughout the region.
We recognise that our successdepends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staffand offer a wide variety of interesting challenges andopportunities to develop your career.
Council does notaccept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this orany other vacancy.
No response will beprovided.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Water & Wastewater Operator *****) .pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
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📌 Water & Wastewater Operator - South (Queensland)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Queensland