We are seeking Waste Water or Water Plant Operators to run the in office effluent treatment plant at an established processing facility in the Central West of NSW. Industrial effluent from the site is a complex waste stream, and the operators keep the facility compliant with its EPA licence and trade-waste requirements while keeping production moving across shifts.
Salary: Starting at $79,499 per year plus superannuation, with shift allowances and overtime paid in addition.
Location: Central West NSW. Full time, permanent.
Key responsibilities
Operate and monitor the effluent treatment plant, including screening, equalisation, pH correction, sulphide oxidation, chrome recovery, clarification and sludge dewatering
Regulate pumps, valves, blowers and dosing systems, and respond to process upsets before they breach limits




Prepare and dose treatment chemicals safely in line with Safety Data Sheets
Collect samples and perform routine tests (pH, solids, turbidity, chrome and sulphide), and record and report results
Maintain compliance records for the site's EPA licence and trade-waste agreement
Carry out routine inspections and minor maintenance, applying confined-space and chemical-handling procedures

Skills and experience
At least one year of hands-on experience operating a treatment or effluent plant
Experience with industrial, food-processing or agri-processing waste water is highly regarded
A valid Australian driver's licence and the ability to work rotating shifts

This is an ongoing prospect. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

📌 Waste Water Or Water Plant Operator Orana (Netley)
🏢 Biro Strategy
📍 Netley