Water Treatment Operator

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Downer Group Full time

**We're proud to announce a major milestone for Downer.**

Downer has been awarded the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to deliver base and estate services across their two largest regions NSW/ACT and QLD. This is a significant milestone for our business and our enduring 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force.

Commencing February 2026, we're looking for people from all backgrounds - whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors.

If you're passionate about contributing to Defence capability and want to be part of a high-performing, inclusive team - express your interest today.

**What You'll Do**

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of small water treatment plants located within a single Defence base
- Plant operation, monitoring and reporting of water quality, basic maintenance
- Conduct routine inspections, sampling and testing of water quality
- Adjust chemical dosing and treatment processes under supervision
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on plant equipmentReport equipment faults or failures to the Leading Hand

**What You'll Bring**
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
- Chemical Handling Certification (desirable)
- Experience in water treatment plant operations or related field
- Experience in chemical handling and dosing in a plant environment
- QLD Water Operator Licence (QLD), or NSW Water Operator Certification (NSW)
- Confined Space and Working at Heights qualifications and White Card (desirable)
- Current Open Driver's Licence.Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).
- More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.**Why Downer?**

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

Downer is a sovereign-owned, ASX-listed Australian company and proud recipient of the Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year for two consecutive years (2024, 2025). With over 80 years of support to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), our Base and Estate Management team delivers innovative solutions and integrated services to both the ADF and New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

**What It Means to Belong at Downer**

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

- Training and development to support and diversify your career.
- With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
- You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.- We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.-
- As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.- If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward._

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