Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

We are seeking either a qualified and experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or an Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with a passion for public health and protecting our environment. We welcome dedicated people that want to learn and work in a supportive team environment.

**About the role**:
The Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator will undertake a planned and supported pathway to obtain qualifications and competence in this stimulating and rewarding role and involves the completion of on-the-job training and tertiary studies (a Certificate III in Water Operations). Course fees will be funded by Council.

The position is suitable to those who enjoy a diversity of work in both outdoor and office environments combining computer-based and active work activities.
- Work as part of a dedicated team responsible for the operation and maintenance of one or more of Council’s Wastewater Treatment Plants.
- Maintain, operate and carry out repairs on treatment plant infrastructure to ensure compliance with current licence requirements and adopted operating procedures.
- Support or lead coordination of staff and resources as needed to optimise plant performance and meet operational objectives.
- Utilise your experience, process monitoring skills and ability to work independently to maintain efficient plant performance and produce high-quality effluent.
- Participate in an on-call roster to provide weekend and after-hours operational support.

**What's on offer**:

- **Job Grade 3A** (_Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operato_r): a base salary ranging from $59,040 per annum with competency-based increments up to $67,436 per annum, plus 12% super
- **Job Grade 4** (_Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator_): a base salary ranging from $62,124 per annum with competency-based increments up to $71,178 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.

**We are seeking**:
Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator:

- Undertake supported on-the-job training and external studies for a Certificate III in Wastewater Treatment or an equivalent qualification.
- A current Driver’s Licence (Car).
- Basic understanding of the function of a Water Treatment Plant.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a small team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work responsibly and independently on tasks.
- Availability to participate in a 24-hour on-call roster, with a requirement to live within 30 minutes of the Banora Point, Murwillumbah, or Kingscliff treatment plants for timely emergency response.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator:

- A qualified individual with a Certificate III in Wastewater Treatment or an equivalent qualification
- A current Driver’s Licence (Car).
- Proven experience operating modern activated sludge Wastewater Treatment Plants, including chemical dosing, process control, and mechanical maintenance.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with demonstrated capability to manage plant changes and respond effectively to operational challenges.
- Proficiency in SCADA systems and Microsoft Excel, with sound oral and written communication skills to support daily operations and reporting.
- Solid understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislative requirements, including compliance with Environmental Protection Licences relevant to wastewater treatment operations.
- Availability to participate in a 24-hour on-call roster, with a requirement to live within 30 minutes of the Banora Point, Murwillumbah, or Kingscliff treatment plants for timely emergency response.

**About Us**:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- Tweed Heads is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- 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 is based in Kingscliff and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

**Position closes**:
**Pre-Employment Screening**:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

**Immunisations**:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.

**How To Apply**:

- Have your Resume document ready to go.

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