CareerPlan

Treatment Plant Operator

New South WalesFull-time$70k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-10

Core

Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plant systems, conduct laboratory and field testing, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Role type

Treatment Plant Operator

Builds

Safe and compliant water and wastewater services for the community

Domain

Water and wastewater infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Water treatment plant operations, Sewer treatment plant operations, Laboratory and field testing, Chemical handling, Regulatory reporting, Water quality sampling

Preferred skills

Cert II in Water Industry Operations, Class C Licence, General Construction Induction Card, Work Safely at Heights, Enter and Work in Confined Spaces, Work safely near live electrical apparatus, Rescue from live LV Panel, CPR

Technologies

Water and wastewater analytical equipment

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain sewerage treatment plant systems and network assets, Operate and maintain water treatment plant systems and processes, Conduct routine laboratory and field tests, Perform regular sampling and testing for regulatory compliance, Safely handle and apply treatment process chemicals, Undertake water quality sampling across the Lismore LGA and surrounding villages