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Wastewater Treatment Coordinator
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Fraser Coast Regional Council
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Wastewater Treatment Coordinator
role at
Fraser Coast Regional Council
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What We Are Looking For
As a leader in wastewater management, you'll oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of treatment plants, pump stations, and networks, driving innovation and continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to lead skilled teams, shape best-practice policies, and ensure environmental and community standards are met. Make a real impact by protecting our region's environment, supporting growth, and delivering reliable services to the community.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Manage the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and supporting infrastructure.
Plan and optimise operating schedules, projects, and processes to improve performance and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with licences, environmental authorities, safety legislation, and Council policies.
Lead and develop staff through effective allocation, training, and performance management.
Oversee environmental reporting, incident investigations, and response to minimise impacts.
Engage with stakeholders by providing expert advice and resolving customer and community concerns.
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What You'll Need For Success
Certificate IV (or higher) in Water Operations (Water) or ability to obtain.
Demonstrated experience at a supervisory level in the waste water industry, particularly with experience in a treatment environment.
Well-developed knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment operation, capacity and limitations.
Knowledge of the risk factors and potential hazards associated with the operation of wastewater treatment plants.
Knowledge of pumping and valving systems, mechanical and electrical controls systems.
Skills and understanding of chemical dosing processes.
Knowledge of applicable Acts, Regulations, environmental and quality management systems and continuous improvement programs.
Computer literacy with a well–developed understanding of SCADA and Telemetry systems, and Microsoft Office suite.
Ability and understanding of financial management including planning, budgeting, administration and delivering excellence in customer service.
Current Class C Queensland Driver's Licence
General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or equivalent.
What's Nice To Have
Bachelor's degree in science or engineering or relevant discipline
Previous Local Government experience
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. 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.
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
Salary and Requirements
IFA Level 6 - $114,543 per annum plus superannuation
Plus + $6,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates
Plus vehicle for private use
Plus additional 5 days recreation leave
Or Stream A Level 6 - $100,017 per annum plus superannuation
Plus $6,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates
Plus vehicle for private use
Plus 9-day fortnight
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Apply Now
Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 17 September - 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 Isaac Roberts (Treatment Manager) at
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