Overview
We’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Richmond as a Water Treatment Operator. Commencing February 2026, we’re seeking people from all backgrounds to contribute to Defence capability as part of a high-performing, inclusive team.
Downer has been awarded the Property and Asset Services contract to deliver base and estate services across NSW/ACT and QLD, continuing an 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of small water treatment plants located within a single Defence base
- Plant operation, monitoring and reporting of water quality, basic maintenance
- Conduct routine inspections, sampling and testing of water quality
- Adjust chemical dosing and treatment processes under supervision
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on plant equipment
- Report equipment faults or failures to the Leading Hand
What You'll Bring
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
- Chemical Handling Certification (desirable)
- Experience in water treatment plant operations or related field
- Experience in chemical handling and dosing in a plant environment
- QLD Water Operator Licence (QLD), or NSW Water Operator Certification (NSW)
- Confined Space and Working at Heights qualifications and White Card (desirable)
- Current Open Driver's Licence
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory)
Why Downer?
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and Recent Zealand. We manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving, including partnerships with Defence.
Downer is a sovereign-owned, ASX-listed Australian company with a long history of support to the Australian Defence Force.
What It Means to Belong at Downer
- Training and development to support and diversify your career
- Opportunities to advance internal vacancies
- : healthcare discounts, savings on retail and other benefits
- Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family
We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusion and belonging. We welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexible arrangements that work for your life and equitable access to opportunities. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, let us know and we will help you put your best foot forward.
What You'll Need to Apply
Please submit your application by following the link at the Apply Now button along with your CV and any applicable certificates and licenses.
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📌 Water Treatment Operator
🏢 Downer
📍 Richmond