ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Unqualified) works under limited and remote supervision assisting in the operation and maintenance of Charters Towers Regional Council’s Water Treatment Plant, Weir Pumping Station and Sewerage Treatment Plant, on a rotational basis, to ensure compliance with Council’s Environmental Licence to Discharge. This position is also responsible for collection, submission and recording results of water and sewage quality samples from Charters Towers and Regional townships on a rostered basis, for monitoring and control of treatment operations.
Employment Status: Full Time Permanent
Award: Level 6-8 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $2,632.20 - $2,794.70 gross per fortnight (dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Relevant experience or demonstrated interest in Water and Wastewater Industry.
- Understanding of Water and Wastewater treatment techniques including emerging practices and technologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance, environmental and risk management systems.
- Sound level of computer efficiency.
- Good organisational and teamwork skills and the ability to determine work priorities.
- Ability to work under limited and remote supervision, either individually or as part of a small team.
- Good verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
- This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
- The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
- This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
- This role will require you to participate in after-hours work and be part of an on-call roster as the need may arise to ensure the continuity of service to Charters Towers Regional Council’s customers.
- Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Sunday, 31 August 2025
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
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