The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.
Your opportunity:
This is a hands-on, practical role that supports the operation and maintenance of Council’s water, wastewater, and recycled water treatment facilities. You’ll gain the necessary on-the-job and off-the-job training to perform key functions while learning industry best practices and working with cutting-edge monitoring systems like SCADA.
You’ll be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of clean drinking water and the responsible treatment of wastewater—protecting both public health and the environment.
Our offer to you:
• Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
• Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme
• Locality Allowance
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants in line with industry standards and manuals.
• Inspect and report on water quality, effluent systems, and maintenance requirements.
• Investigate complaints regarding noise, odours, and non-compliance.
• Support the operational team in the upkeep of pumping stations and distribution systems.
• Monitor and respond to system alarms and emergency situations after hours.
• Collect and analyse water and wastewater samples to optimise plant performance.
• Liaise with stakeholders and manage customer enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with basic administrative tasks like ordering parts and obtaining
What we’re looking for:
• A genuine interest in water and wastewater treatment operations.
• A willingness to learn and complete both practical and formal training.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills and a readiness to learn technical systems like SCADA.
• Flexibility to respond to after-hours issues and travel to various locations as needed.
Essential
• Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment (or willing to obtain)
• C Class Manual Drivers Licence
• General Construction Industry card (White Card)
• High Risk Forklift Licence (or willing to obtain)
• Provide First aid (or willing to obtain)
• CPR/ LVR (or willing to obtain)
• Certificate in Confined Space (or willing to obtain)
• Certificate in working safely with Chlorine gas (or willing to obtain)
• Certificate in Agriculture Chemical Distribution and Control (ACDC)
• Accreditation in Industry Safety cards -Aqua, Brown, Green, Teal, Grey (or willing to obtain)
If you’re ready to build a rewarding career and help shape a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you!
Join the team:
To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above. To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above. For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources Operations team on (07) 4945 0694.
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Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.
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Lyle Street, Victoria
Lyle Street, Victoria
