Wastewater Management Specialist

2 days ago

Hervey Bay, Australia beBeeWastewater Full time $100,017 - $114,543
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional to oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and networks.

This role offers a chance to lead skilled teams, shape best-practice policies, and ensure environmental and community standards are met.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the daily operations of wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and supporting infrastructure.
  • Plan and optimize operating schedules, projects, and processes to improve performance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with licences, environmental authorities, safety legislation, and council policies.
  • Lead and develop staff through effective allocation, training, and performance management.
  • Oversee environmental reporting, incident investigations, and response to minimize impacts.
  • Engage with stakeholders by providing expert advice and resolving customer and community concerns.
Requirements:
  • Certificate IV (or higher) in Water Operations (Water) or ability to obtain.
  • Demonstrated experience at a supervisory level in the waste water industry, particularly with experience in a treatment environment.
  • Well-developed knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment operation, capacity and limitations.
  • Knowledge of the risk factors and potential hazards associated with the operation of wastewater treatment plants.
  • Knowledge of pumping and valving systems, mechanical and electrical controls systems.
  • Skills and understanding of chemical dosing processes.
  • Knowledge of applicable Acts, Regulations, environmental and quality management systems and continuous improvement programs.
  • Computer literacy with a well–developed understanding of SCADA and Telemetry systems, and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability and understanding of financial management including planning, budgeting, administration and delivering excellence in customer service.
  • Current Class C Queensland Driver's Licence
  • General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering or relevant discipline
  • Previous Local Government experience
Benefits Of Working With Council

We are committed to providing quality services to our community and offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being.

These include professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, employee discount shopping program, uniform subsidy, years of service rewards, paid maternity and paternity leave, paid emergency services leave, and 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program.

What We Offer
  • Values based culture
  • Employee discount shopping program
  • Professional development
  • Flexible working arrangements including work from home
  • Study assistance program
  • Novated leasing
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid emergency services leave
  • Uniform subsidy
  • Years of service rewards
Salary And Requirements

The salary for this position will be competitive and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We offer a range of employment options including full-time and part-time positions.

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