Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Regional - Emerald / Blackwater / Capella / Springsure
Department: Infrastructure & Utilities
Remuneration: Stream B, Level 8 - 9: $77,763.57 - $79,657.02 per annum + superannuation + $5k Above Award Payment
Are you an experienced Water Treatment Operator looking for a new opportunity?
The Water Utilities team at Central Highlands Regional Council are seeking experienced Water Industry Operators for multiple positions in various locations throughout Central Highlands.
As a Water Industry Operator, you will play a key role in a team that ensures the protected and uninterrupted water supply to our communities. You will be responsible for conducting water testing, chemical dosing and undertaking maintenance tasks across our various water assets including water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and reservoirs. You will also complete quality monitoring and reporting, identify and report failures, assist with job planning and complete safety risk assessments.
As an experienced water treatment professional, we will recognise your existing skills and knowledge whilst still providing you with future career progression opportunities!
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Sound knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations planned and reactive maintenance activities.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work autonomously & within a team.
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional manual drivers’ licence.
- General Construction Induction Card.
- Cert III Water Industry Operations with a minimum of 1 year experience in the water industry
- Willingness and ability to undertake working at heights, breathing apparatus and confined space training.
Please note: If appointed to this position you will be required to participate in an on-call roster system.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 12 noon.
Please note: Applications may be progressed prior to the closing date.