Treatment Plant Operator

• Apply now and help us keep our communities healthy and thriving.
• Work across Caboolture South, Woodford, Burpengary & Bribie WWTPs.
• Permanent full-time opportunity with a starting hourly rate of $41.49.

About us:

Unitywater operates in one of Australia's most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa. We are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.

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About the role:

Work across Caboolture South, Woodford, Burpengary and Bribie Wastewater Treatment Plants as a Treatment Plant Operator. Help manage and maintain sewage and recycled water treatment plants, monitor processes, ensure compliance with regulations, carry out sampling and reporting, and support safe, efficient operations—all while developing your skills through ongoing training.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor and control treatment plant processes and systems to meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Conduct sampling, analysis, and maintain accurate reporting and logs.
• Coordinate with Field Services for maintenance, repairs, and asset management.
• Perform general housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and ensure plant safety.
• Manage daily operations in the absence of the Operator-in-Charge.
• Participate in training, professional development, and safety audits.
• Support and follow Unitywater's WH&S policies and ISO standards.

About you:

Our One Unitywater behaviours - Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It – define how we work together at Unitywater. To contribute to this, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:

• Knowledge of OH&S requirements, including risk assessments
• Experience with record keeping, report writing, and document control using an Integrated Management System
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and customer service skills
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and SCADA or similar software
• Investigative, analytical, and research skills
• Time and project management capabilities
• Familiarity with process review and improvement tools
• Ability to read and interpret standard Sewage Treatment Plant documentation, including P&IDs, technical specifications, and single line diagrams
• The ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with team members
• Confidence in receiving, understanding, and articulating work instructions to ensure tasks are completed effectively.

Working at Unitywater:

As a Unitywater team member you will enjoy a range of benefits:

• Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays. Tell us what this looks like for you
• Wellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits.
• Learning and Development: We offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, and access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.
• Extras: We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTIQ+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage diversity, and Accessibility.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and fostering a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, where you feel connected, are safe to be yourself and supported to be the best version of yourself.

We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role. Please feel free to share your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor

Additional information:

• We are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
• We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and Australian Disability Network.
• We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

How to apply:

Please apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up-to-date CV.

If you're successful we will need you to undergo a few checks…. We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to confirm your right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening.

Applications close: Thursday 20th November

For further information please contact the Careers team at

Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples. We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.