Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Job No: TSC1593

Employment Status: Full Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Take the lead in maintaining vital community infrastructure, protecting public health and our environment — this role coordinates staff and resources to ensure the efficient operation of Council’s Wastewater Treatment Facilities, with a strong focus on compliance and operational excellence.

About the role:

- Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of up to three of Council’s eight Wastewater Treatment Facilities, ensuring efficient and compliant performance.

- Liaise with supervisors and engineering staff for technical guidance and operational resources and support.

- Monitor plant processes and supervise staff to maintain optimal performance, troubleshoot problems and achieve high‑quality treated water standards.

- Provide technical advice and implement operational improvements to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.

- Participate in the Unit’s on‑call roster to deliver weekend and after‑hours operational services as required.

What's on offer:

- A great opportunity to lead a small team on the front line in protecting public health and the environment.

- Diversity of work, including outdoor, office and laboratory environments, combining computer‑based and active work activities.

- A base salary ranging from $74,572 per annum with competency‑based increments up to $87,551 per annum, plus 12% super.

- 76‑hour, 9‑day fortnight.

- Training and development opportunities.

- Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.

- Generous employment conditions (click here for more).

We are seeking:

- Someone with a passion for public health and the environment.

- A Certificate III in Water Operations – Wastewater Treatment or equivalent qualification, with extensive hands‑on experience in operating and maintaining treatment plants.

- Strong technical knowledge of various wastewater treatment processes, including chemical dosing, SCADA systems, and mechanical operations.

- Proven ability to manage plant operations independently across multiple treatment plants, respond to alarms or emergencies responsibly, and adapt to changing conditions.

- Sound understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislation, including compliance with Environmental Protection Licences.

- Effective communication and leadership skills, with the capacity to motivate and supervise a small team as well as collaborate with engineering and supervisory staff.

- Competency and availability to participate in a 24‑hour on‑call emergency service roster, with the requirement to reside within approximately 30 minutes of Banora Point, Murwillumbah, and Kingscliff Wastewater Treatment Plants to ensure timely response to call‑outs.

About us:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.

- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.

- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non‑traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.

- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position will be based in Kingscliff, Murwillumbah or Banora Point and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 07 November 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre‑employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

EOE Statement

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