Your New Role:
Kempsey Shire Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Sewer Process Operator to join our Sewer Process team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting public health and the environment by ensuring the safe, efficient operation of Council's sewer treatment systems while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the beautiful Mid North Coast.
The role offers a diverse range of hands-on operational and maintenance responsibilities, providing the opportunity to work across multiple treatment facilities and technologies while contributing to the reliable delivery of essential wastewater services to the Kempsey Shire community.
As a Sewer Process Operator, you will:
- Operate, monitor and maintain Council's sewer treatment plants and associated infrastructure.
- Monitor treatment processes to ensure compliance with EPA requirements, Council standards and operational procedures.
- Undertake routine inspections, testing and preventative maintenance of treatment facilities and equipment.
- Identify and respond to plant, equipment and network issues to maintain reliable sewer treatment services.
- Record and maintain accurate operational, maintenance and compliance data.
- Assist with fault finding, repairs and continuous improvement initiatives across sewer treatment operations.
- Work collaboratively with team members and other Council staff to achieve operational and service delivery objectives.
- Maintain a strong commitment to workplace health and safety, environmental compliance and customer service.
- Contribute to the delivery of safe, sustainable and reliable wastewater services for the Kempsey Shire community.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You:
You are a safety-focused, reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working both independently and as part of a supportive team. You have experience in sewer treatment operations or the broader water industry and take pride in delivering high-quality services that benefit the community and protect the environment.
You are confident using technology to monitor and record operational data, have strong problem-solving skills and can identify and respond to plant or process issues in a timely manner. You communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and customers and are committed to continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with environmental and workplace safety requirements.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A current Class C Driver Licence.
- A General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- A Treatment Plant Operator Certificate and Certificate II in Water Industry Operations, with progress towards obtaining Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (or equivalent relevant trade qualification).
- Current Tetanus, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B immunisations, or a willingness to obtain them.
- Demonstrated experience in sewer treatment operations or the water industry.
- Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with the ability to learn operational software such as ClearSCADA and other Council systems.
The following qualifications and licences will be highly regarded:
- Medium or Heavy Rigid Driver Licence.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Confined Space, Working at Heights and Breathing Apparatus competencies.
- Plant isolation, permit issuing and electrical safety competencies.
- National Water Training Package qualifications and other relevant industry certifications.
This role participates in a rotating on-call roster and overtime roster, including weekends and public holidays, so flexibility and a commitment to providing essential services outside normal business hours is essential.
About Us:
Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
Why Join Us?
As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:
- A permanent full-time position, 38 hour work week
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Weekly salary of $1,361.37 to $1,532.21 (plus superannuation).
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
- A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
- Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
- Career development and learning opportunities.
- Novated Leasing and salary packaging options.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
- A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.
Interested?
Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:
- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
- Your current resume.
Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Have questions? Please contact John Nelson - Water and Sewer Operations Manager for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.
Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.
- Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position]
- Current immunisations against tetanus, Hepatitis A & B and Q Fever or willingness to obtain these vaccinations is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email [email protected]
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
