Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

SA Water Lower Broughton, South Australia, Australia

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Every day our people provide reliable and trusted water services for more than 1.8 million South Australians. Our work helps ensure this state is a sustainable and healthy place to work and live.

Our business supports our state's prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for today's community, but for future generations.

For more than 165 years we have been delivering services for South Australians. Ongoing adaptation is necessary, and our people are encouraged to share and develop innovative solutions and fresh ideas.

In short, we make a positive different to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day.

About the job
As the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you will operate independently at the Port Pirie plant, while remaining an integral part of a larger, collaborative team across multiple sites. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of our Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with relevant Corporation and industry standards. You will regularly liaise with the Wastewater Treatment Coordinator, Technical Support Officers, Quality Systems Officers, and Work Planners to coordinate production and maintain the quality of wastewater and recycled water.

About Operations and Maintenance

The Operations & Maintenance team oversees the management of our water, wastewater and River Murray activities and conducts operational control activities for a secure water supply. The team is responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, integrating corrective, preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance strategies. They aim to meet availability, performance, cost, and risk targets by leveraging technical asset maintenance and reliability expertise. Operations & Maintenance strives to deliver smart and reliable services to customers while enhancing overall operational efficiency.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:
Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

• Actively contribute to the team, ensuring efforts align with achieving goals safely and efficiently
• Respond promptly to significant deviations from normal plant performance
• Take decisive action in consultation with the Wastewater Treatment Coordinator, Operators, or Technical Support Officer
• Perform daily operations following Quality Management System standards
• Support the development and improvement of management system procedures
• Maintain Wastewater Treatment Plants according to asset maintenance plans
• Assist trades with plant and land management tasks
• Coordinate with workshops and contractors to organise corrective maintenance of equipment
• Participate in investigations and research projects as required
• Travel and rotate through other treatment plants based on business needs
  

Your success in this role will come from:

• Operational knowledge of wastewater treatment processes (desirable)
• Experience in a trade-related background
• A sound understanding of WHS, environmental, and water quality principles and practices
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Capability to perform laboratory analyses
• Proficiency in using computers for data entry, work scheduling, emails, ordering materials and services, and completing routine paperwork
• Possession of a valid White Card
  

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume.

Applications close 4pm, Sunday 17th August 2025.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionProduction
• IndustriesWaste Treatment and Disposal

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