Treatment Plant Operator

There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU to join our field teams. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your Opportunity

As part of the evolution of Urban Utilities, we are thrilled to bring multiple vacancies for Treatment Plant Operators to market We have multiple opportunities across our service territory, including roles within Brisbane, Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Somerset and Lockyer Valley providing a chance to secure a great role close to where you live

Our Treatment Plant Operators (TPO) are the heart of our business. They play a crucial role in protecting the environment and public health through our core treatment services across our 26 Resource Recovery Centres. You are truly at the forefront of enriching the lives of over 1.6 million people every day.

As a TPO, you will support the delivery of day-to-day operational outcomes at our Resource Recovery Centres including safety, production and compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.

Some of your accountabilities will include:

- Support the operations team via routine allocated tasks to deliver reliable and efficient service of core wastewater treatment, including the provision of recycled water, off network waste and co-digestion receivals.
- Carry out simple inspection and cleaning tasks, following instructions and working under direct or indirect supervision to complete the allocated tasks
- Follow a range of mandatory procedures and methods of work to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
- Provide operational support by performing a range of routine activities using existing systems and protocols.

About You
- A willingness and desire to learn, be curious, and build relationships with colleagues.
- Interpersonal communication skills including the ability to liaise with other technical and professional personnel.
- Relevant previous experience in roles where safety, quality and teamwork matters.
- Foundational understanding of mechanical principals.
- C class drivers’ license.

At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. We’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Here’s just a sample of the benefits of join us as a TPO:

- Live and work in your community. Urban Utilities offers the ever sought after work life balance meaning you can be with your family and friends for those precious life moments.
- Employment security associated with working for an essential service provider under an Enterprise Agreement. You can access the full EA here - Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at
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- Work across a diverse range of Resource Recovery Centres, learn about industry leading technology, as well as gain nationally recognised training qualifications.
- Work family friendly Monday - Friday rosters, or shift rosters, plus earn above industry standard superannuation contributions of 14%.
- Transfer of long service leave if employed by any Queensland council or Council owned company.
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave & 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with family and friends.

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There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please note: applicants will be required to undergo Pre-employment checks & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at