Join our dynamic Water and Wastewater Treatment Team in Mackay!

Are you passionate about delivering top-notch water quality? Do you have what it takes to ensure Mackay's water stands out as the "Best of the Best"? If so, we want you on our team! Mackay Regional Council is seeking a seasoned Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for a temporary fulltime position until May 2026 to help deliver essential water and sewage services across our region.

Why Choose Us?

You will play a key role in a team that ensures the effective and efficient operation of eleven water supply schemes, four sewerage schemes, and three recycled water schemes. Water from our Nebo Road Water Treatment Plant was voted Queensland's best tasting tap water in 2018 and water from our Marian Water Treatment Plant was named Queensland and Australia's best tasting tap water in 2019 and second best in the world in 2020. Since then, our list of awards has continued to grow. So, we really have a drop worth drinking.

Mackay is a champion of quality, and we're looking for someone like you to help us maintain this impressive record.

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What's in It for You?

In return for your invaluable expertise, we offer a competitive package that includes:

• Base Hourly rate $42.57 - $45.27 (contingent on your experience and qualifications) + applicable allowances.
• The choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with a 17.5% leave loading
• Eligibility for salary sacrificing options
• Access to our lifestyle benefits program with corporate discounts
• Opportunities for career development through study and assistance programs
• Ongoing learning and growth opportunities
• An Employee Assistance Program for your well-being
• Initiatives to support your health and well-being

To succeed in this role, you'll need the following:

• A current QLD 'C' class Driver's license
• A Certificate III in Water Treatment Plant Operations or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations (Dual Certificate holders are highly regarded)
• General Construction Safety White Card
• A current self-contained breathing apparatus certificate
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining critical process plants, including disinfection systems, to ensure water or effluent quality adheres to Australian guidelines
• Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, encompassing coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and biologicaltreatment systems
• In-depth familiarity with groundwater systems and treatment processes
• A current First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain one
• Previous experience in a water or wastewater treatment plant or equivalent experience
• Additionally, you should be prepared for after-hours work on an on-call and call-out basis throughout the Mackay region.

"Council is committed to the safety of its employees and requires an immunisation program for identified roles. The successful applicant will be required to attend a post-employment immunisation assessment, by a health practitioner nominated and paid for by the Council."

Want to join our Dynamic Water Treatment Team in Mackay?

If you're ready to make waves and be part of a winning team, apply today by submitting your current resume and cover letter outlining your experience in the industry.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, the position may close earlier than expected. Submit your application today to avoid missing out on this fantastic career prospect.

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.