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Wastewater Treatment Operator
Fraser Coast Regional Council —Hervey Bay QLD
- $74,161 - $81,020 a year
- Weekend availability
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Parental leave
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Wastewater Treatment Operator

Fraser Coast Regional Council -
Hervey Bay QLD

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$74,161 - $81,020 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Work from home
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Maternity leave

Qualifications

Confined Space Entry
Certificate III
Driver Licence
First Aid Certification
White Card
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Wastewater Treatment Operator

Water & Waste Services

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

Competency based Operations Level 5 $74,161 – Level 8 $81,020 plus superannuation

Annualised allowances totalling $13,899
9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a capable and motivated Wastewater Treatment Operator to assist with the operation, monitoring and maintenance of Council’s wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations. This role plays a key part in protecting public health, supporting environmental outcomes and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering reliable services to the community.

What your day will look like:

Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations
Monitor and control treatment processes and plant performance
Respond to alarms and operational issues via SCADA and telemetry systems
Collect samples, undertake testing and maintain accurate operational records
Assist with chemical handling, dosing and storage in line with WHS requirements
Participate in on‑call and weekend rosters if required

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

Certificate III in Water Operations (Wastewater Treatment) or ability to obtain within 24 months
Current Class C or CA driver licence (QLD)
General Construction Induction (White Card)
Experience assisting with wastewater treatment or pumping station operations
Ability to follow procedures, monitor plant performance and identify issues
Strong commitment to WHS and safe operational practices
Accurate record‑keeping and use of workplace systems
Effective communication and teamwork skills

What’s nice to have:

Experience using SCADA and telemetry systems
Apply First Aid certification
High Risk Work Licence (e.g. forklift)
Confined Spaces or Chemical Users certification

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

Values based culture
Employee discount shopping program
Professional development
Flexible working arrangements including work from home
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid emergency services leave
Uniform subsidy
Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Monday 31 August 2026 – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Phillip King (Wastewater Treatment Coordinator) on email [email protected] or phone 0429 576 740 during business hours only.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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