KEEP COMMUNITIES FLOWING - BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL

Are you an experienced Water or Wastewater Operator looking for a rewarding career with work/life balance, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in regional communities?

Join the Water Operations Branch at Toowoomba Regional Council and help deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services across the southern region.

About the Role

As a Water & Wastewater Operator, you will monitor, control and operate water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, recycling facilities and associated infrastructure to ensure compliance with legislative, environmental and operational standards.

This hands-on role also supports infrastructure maintenance activities and participates in the after-hours/on-call roster.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Operating and monitoring water and wastewater treatment infrastructure
- Maintaining compliance with statutory and environmental requirements
- Supporting Drinking Water Quality Management Plans and quality systems
- Coordinating sampling and plant monitoring activities
- Assisting with maintenance coordination and contractor supervision
- Responding to SCADA alarms and after-hours operational issues
- Working safely and contributing to a strong team culture

About You





To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Certificate III in Water and/or Wastewater Operations or the ability to obtain within 3 months
- Relevant industry experience operating treatment plants and associated infrastructure
- Experience with automated operational systems and process control
- A current “C” Class Driver’s Licence
- Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to workplace safety and teamwork

The following licences/certifications are required or must be obtained within 6 months:

- Confined Space Entry
- First Aid
- LF Forklift Licence

This role requires participation in Council’s respirator fit-testing program.

What We Offer

- Permanent full-time position based in any of these Southern locations Clifton/ Greenmount/ Pittsworth/ Millmerran
- as of July 2026 - base rate of $37.82 per hour ($1,437.10 per week) plus:
- $6.50 per hour - additional skills allowance
- up to 12.65% superannuation
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to banked leave
- Career development opportunities
- Fitness Passport Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Active social club and wellbeing initiatives
- A safety-focused workplace where everyone goes home safe every day

📌 Water & Wastewater Operator South (Greenmount)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Greenmount