Description:
Council is seeking applications for a Treatment Plant Operator to be responsible for the operation of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. These duties include operating, monitoring and maintaining the facilities and plant used in the production and maintenance of a safe and acceptable water supply and wastewater licence discharge requirements.
About the role:
In addition to the duties above, the Treatment Plant Operator ensures that processes are frequently monitored, chemicals and dosing are kept up and treatment equipment adjusted as necessary. The Treatment Plant Operator will be required to collect relevant Water and Wastewater samples to meet regulatory requirements, as directed by relevant Council officers.
This position involves an on-call roster system for any after-hours requirements under the Operators control, including prompt response to ensure discharge and consumption parameters are not compromised.
Why work for us?
- 9-day fortnight (76hrs fortnight)
- Up to 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
- 5 weeks Annual Leave per year
- 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years’ service – pro rata available after 7 years
- Salary Packaging available
- Supportive and motivating team
- Active Social Club
- Fitness Passport Program
- Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.
The gross annual wage for this position is to a ceiling of Level 8 ($76,025pa) exclusive of applicable allowances and overtime.
Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.
Application Package
Applications for 25/23 – Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator should include:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
- Statements addressing the selection criteria
- Copies of relevant qualifications and licences
Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods (Word or PDF format is preferable):
- Email – employment@burdekin.qld.gov.au
- Mail – Confidential Application No. 25/23, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807
Applications close on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 5.00pm.
For further information please contact the Overseer – Rodney Godwin on (07) 4783 9800.