Treatment Plant Operator

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

About this Position:

The Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining Council's water and wastewater treatment facilities and fixed infrastructure to ensure the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of essential services. 

What We can offer you:

• A collaborative team environment

• Discounted membership to a range of gyms and pool facilities 

• Flexible work options working within operational requirements/access to a nine day fortnight

• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.

• Training and development opportunities. 

What we trust you to deliver:

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater analytical equipment to conduct routine laboratory and field tests in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements

• Operate, monitor and maintain water treatment plant and sewerage treatment plant systems and associated network assets in compliance with relevant legislation, environmental standards and procedures.

• Perform regular sampling and testing to meet compliance obligations for regulatory bodies and internal standards. Accurately record and report data to the relevant internal and external stakeholders

• Conduct routine cleaning, servicing and maintenance of fixed plant and equipment associated with sewer and water infrastructure 

• Provide general assistance to mechanical and electrical trades personnel during maintenance and repair activities

What you will need to be successful:

• Cert II in Water Industry Operations or a relevant qualification or experience in a similar field 

• Current Class C Drivers Licence

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

• The ability to participate in a rotating roster including weekend work (one weekend in four) and public holidays as required

Full position description: Click here 

Full Time: 76 hours per fortnight 

Salary: From $1,301.50 to $1,496.73 per week + superannuation 

Closing date: Monday 27 April at 9:00am 

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Matt Potter, Director Water, Waste and Open Spaces on 0408 678 415.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements 

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

Immunisation Program

Council has an immunisation program to provide employees with vaccinations against known health risks associated with their respective duties and to identify any exposure to products that may affect an employee’s health, fitness and wellbeing. This position has been identified as a risk to the employee and as such the successful applicant/s will be required to participate in the immunisation program and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have undertaken relevant immunisation/s prior to commencement with Council.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.