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Water Industry Operator (Treatment)

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-12 → 2026-09-27

Core

Operate, monitor, and control equipment and processes at water and wastewater treatment facilities in the ACT Region.

Role type

Water Industry Operator (Treatment)

Builds

High-quality drinking water and sustainable wastewater treatment services for the Canberra community.

Domain

Water and wastewater treatment infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Operation of mechanical/electrical/electronic equipment (pumps, motors, compressors), process sampling and analysis, emergency response to equipment failures or chemical leaks, computerized monitoring systems, confined space entry and SCBA readiness, rotating shift roster management

Preferred skills

Certificate III in Water Operations, Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering, on-the-job training experience

Technologies

Computerized monitoring systems, SCBA equipment

Responsibilities

Operate plant and processes under technical guidance, inspect equipment and report malfunctions, prepare daily/weekly/monthly operational reports, participate in safety hazard identification, support business groups with routine tests and trials, provide after-hours backup for faults and failures

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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