Water & Wastewater Operator - South
- Monitor and operate water and wastewater treatment plants and associated infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with legislative and environmental standards.
- Participate in maintenance activities and after-hours on-call roster.
KEEP COMMUNITIES FLOWING - BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL
Are you an experienced Water or Wastewater Operator looking for a rewarding career with work/life balance, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in regional communities?
Join the Water Operations Branch at Toowoomba Regional Council and help deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services across the southern region.
About the Role
As a Water & Wastewater Operator, you will monitor, control and operate water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, recycling facilities and associated infrastructure to ensure compliance with legislative, environmental and operational standards.
This hands-on role also supports infrastructure maintenance activities and participates in the after-hours/on-call roster.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operating and monitoring water and wastewater treatment infrastructure
- Maintaining compliance with statutory and environmental requirements
- Supporting Drinking Water Quality Management Plans and quality systems
- Coordinating sampling and plant monitoring activities
- Assisting with maintenance coordination and contractor supervision
- Responding to SCADA alarms and after-hours operational issues
- Working safely and contributing to a strong team culture
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate III in Water and/or Wastewater Operations or the ability to obtain within 3 months
- Relevant industry experience operating treatment plants and associated infrastructure
- Experience with automated operational systems and process control
- A current “C” Class Driver’s Licence
- Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to workplace safety and teamwork
The following licences/certifications are required or must be obtained within 6 months:
- Confined Space Entry
- First Aid
- LF Forklift Licence
This role requires participation in Council’s respirator fit-testing program.
What We Offer
- Permanent full-time position based in any of these Southern locations Clifton/ Greenmount/ Pittsworth/ Millmerran
- as of July 2026 - base rate of $37.82 per hour ($1,437.10 per week) plus:
- $6.50 per hour - additional skills allowance
- up to 12.65% superannuation
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to banked leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Fitness Passport Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Active social club and wellbeing initiatives
- A safety-focused workplace where everyone goes home safe every day
How to Apply
To apply, please send us:
- Your current resume
- A short document (max 2 pages) that explains how you meet the key requirements listed in the Position Description.
For each requirement:
- Use a heading so it’s clear which one you’re talking about.
- Give examples from your own experience – tell us what you did, how you did it, and what happened as a result.
Important: If you don’t respond to each key requirement, your application might not be considered.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Criminal History Check and pre-employment medical assessment.
For full position details and application instructions, visit:
TRC Careers Page
Want to Know More?
Contact Adrian Brickley on 0499 974 904 during business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm Monday 26th October 2026.
About Council
The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Water & Wastewater Operator (1335) .pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
We vet all employer accounts and do our best to keep job ads safe, but scams can still occur. Be cautious when sharing personal information — never provide financial details or make payments during the application process. For extra security, use the Apply button on our site when proceeding.
Skills
0 of 14 matchedToowoomba Regional Council