Operator Mechanical Wastewater Treatment

Operator Mechanical Wastewater Treatment

Play a key role in meeting NEW's 100% renewable energy vision at our largest wastewater treatment plant

For your application to be considered, please apply via our website

• Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.

Exciting and Unique Opportunity

North East Water is expanding our largest wastewater treatment plant with the addition of anaerobic digestors to create renewable energy that can be used 'behind the meter' and meet our 100% renewable energy vision

This project will also improve capacity for existing treatment processes and unlock growth in the Wodonga region.

About this Role

As the
Operator Mechanical Wastewater Treatment,
you will be based at the West Wodonga Wastewater Treatment Plant and gain first-hand experience working with this exciting new technology You'll also play a critical role in ensuring success at our Bellbridge and Mount Beauty sites.

In this role you will:

• Execute mechanical wastewater treatment tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Maintain a strong record of safety and compliance in all mechanical wastewater treatment operations.
• Collaborate and be part of a flexible, multi-skilled mechanical wastewater treatment team.

This role is a
full-time, ongoing opportunity,
including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.

To view the position description, please visit

Key Selection Criteria

• Knowledge and experience in wastewater treatment.
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks on schedule.
• Experience in the Microsoft Office suite and in SCADA monitoring.
• Understanding of the regulatory requirements for Environmental Licence Compliance.
• Driver's licence (essential) and medium rigid truck licence (desirable)
• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations is desirable.

Working at North East Water

North East Water
is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We're committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

• Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium),
• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
• Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
• Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
• Annual salary increases and superannuation,
• Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
• Health and wellbeing activities,
• 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
• Social club,
• Bring your dog to work,
• plus much, much more

Position Information

• An attractive salary range of $65,028 to $75,160 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
• Additional remuneration is available through participation in the on-call roster and overtime requirements.
• This is a full time, ongoing position.
• Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Have questions? Please get in touch

Please do not hesitate to contact Peter Westbrook, Manager Wastewater Systems & Environment on or our HR team at

Ready to apply?

For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit:

• For your application to be considered, please apply via our website

We are committed to filling this role quickly, so while applications for this role will close
11:59pm on 28 September 2025
, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may commence interviews prior to the closing date.