• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $68,489 - $76,980 gross p.a. plus 12% Super plus Adverse Working Condition L1 allowance
• 38 hours per week with a 9 day fortnight / Monday to Friday
• Current vacancy located in the Central Wastewater Team (St Georges Basin/Vincentia)
• A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing opportunities of the same role that may become available over the next 6 months.
• Closure date: Thursday, 24 July 2025 (at midnight)
  

About the Role
As a key player in our Operations Section, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator will oversee the operation and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Plants and pumping stations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and water recycling guidelines. You'll support, supervise, and train staff, manage risks, and provide top-notch service through reactive maintenance, weekend duties, and 24/7 emergency response. Be part of a team dedicated to excellence in sewerage operations, construction, and maintenance.

Reporting directly to the Coordinator Southern Wastewater, some duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Maintain and operate the wastewater treatment plant and pump stations as per the scheduled maintenance plans.
• Operate an advanced treatment process through SCADA, review plant performance and optimise the treatment process.
• Conduct water testing and take action in accordance with statutory requirements (including applying chemicals).
• Respond to alarms and investigate the root cause of faults to implement action in a timely manner.
• Ensure incidents are reported and risks are managed as per relevant plans and legislation.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be part of an on-call roster and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, relevant trade qualifications or considerable experience in the maintenance or construction of wastewater/water systems.
• Part 1 Basic Wastewater Treatment Operations
• Part 2 Advanced Wastewater Operations
• Current MR Truck licence (or must obtain within 6 months)
• Current NSW First Aid Certificate
• Current National WHS Construction Card (SafeWork)
• Current NSW SafeWork Confined Spaces Entry Certificate
• Chlorine Handling Accreditation
• Crane Operation and Dogging Certificate of Competency
• Demonstrated ability to utilise Council's current technology related to the position including WorxONLINE, OneCouncil. RITEQ, GIS and SCADA systems

We are looking for someone with strong leadership and critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve when responding to emergency situations or issues in the field.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and responding to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
3. Outline your relevant knowledge and experience related to wastewater treatment and pump stations.
4. Outline your commitment to safety and you ensure the safety of yourself and your team.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Applications Close: Thursday, 24 July 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Nicholas Millard - Coordinator Southern Wastewater - 02 4429 8908

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace