The Package: $99,242 to $109,664.36 per annum ($50.22
- $55.49 an hour) plus 12% superannuation paid under the Water and Wastewater Industry Operators Enterprise Agreement. The position is equivalent to Grade 14 in the QPRC Salary System 2026. Full-time – 38 hours per week. 9-day fortnight conditions will apply. Are you an experienced operator looking to help keep our region’s essential water services running? Join QPRC as a Senior Water Industry Operator where you’ll play a hands-on supervisory role in the safe, efficient and highly technical operation of state-of-the-art treatment infrastructure. In this role you will:
• Supervise and contribute to the operation, maintenance and optimisation of the Googong Water Recycling Plant, including sewage treatment, recycled water treatment, pumping, storage and associated plant infrastructure.
• Monitor plant performance and water and wastewater quality, using SCADA, HMI and other monitoring systems to support safe, efficient and compliant operations.
• Lead, guide and train team members, coordinate day-to-day site activities, respond to operational issues and emergencies, participate in the on-call roster and provide relief as Coordinator when required.



We are looking for someone who:
• Has demonstrated experience in water and/or sewerage operations or maintenance, with the ability to lead and support a team when required.
• Can effectively plan, organise and prioritise work, while using Microsoft Office, monitoring systems and electronic records management systems.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to workplace health and safety, Working with us: The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to observe the impact of their work as they provide an essential service to the local community. The position will work a 9-day fortnight and will be required to participate in regular on-call periods. The successful candidate can also take advantage of Council’s recent reward and recognition program that allows our staff to access discounts and cashback at 600+ major retailers – learn more about these advantages here. If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact: Shane O’Shea Coordinator, Sewage Treatment (West) (02) 6238 8173 Closing date: 9:00am Monday, 2 November 2026

📌 Senior Water Industry Operator (Googong)
🏢 Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
📍 Googong