Lead Water Treatment Plant Operator (Senior Specialist Treatment Operations)

• A varied and challenging role will see the successful applicant will undertake and oversee the operation of water and sewage treatment plants. 
• Competitive base annual salary commencing at $72,982, plus applicable allowances and overtime and up to 13% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO. 

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

 Lead Water Treatment Plant Operator - (Senior Specialist Treatment Operations) 

Remuneration: Competitive base salary commencing at $72,982, plus applicable allowances and overtime and up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date:  Sunday 14th April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

The Lead Water Treatment Plant Operator (Senior Specialist Treatment Operations) will undertake and oversee the operation of water and sewage treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs or raw water sources as required, and safely operate and maintain treatment plants and machinery as necessary to meet quality standards and regulators requirements.

This includes job planning of day-to-day tasks, job safety and risk assessments, quality monitoring and reporting, procurement as and when required, bulk chemical stocks, lab operations, identifying and reporting operational failures, causes and remedies, and actioning customer requests as directed.

 Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Carry out the treatment of sewage to comply with Environmental Authority.
• Carry out the treatment of water to comply with Drinking Water Quality Management Plan.
• Ensure that the quality assurance system is used and maintained to ensure water and wastewater services meets Council’s customer service standards.
• Ensure all testing and reporting of results are undertaken for the water and wastewater samples from various treatment plants in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Maintain infrastructure as required.
• Contribute to an effective team operating across all Council’s treatment plants to ensure the highest quality of service to customers through compliance with industry guidelines, workplace procedures, Council’s Customer Service Standards, and statutory requirements.
• Participation in on call roster (including weekends).

Essential Requirements:

• Certificate III in water and sewage treatment AND/OR a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously or cooperatively in an integrated team environment by developing effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water and sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe chemical handling and storage.
• Demonstrated administrative, basic SCADA and computer operation skills.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Working At Heights Ticket.
• Forklift Ticket.
• Confined Space Ticket

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact the Council's Acting Coordinator Treatment, Jason O'Brien on 07-54810970 or email jason.Obrien@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Long service leave after seven years.
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

 Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

 Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

 Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 14th April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.