Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Water

Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time (Up to 8 September 2026, 9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $36.89 - $40.21 per hour + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary

Location: Mount Saint John Treatment Plant

Application Close: 11:45pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026

This is a secondment opportunity to assist in the operation and maintenance of council’s wastewater treatment plants including monitoring, recording and reporting on all facets of treatment plant operations. It will ensure the continuous operation of the plant and to achieve a level of treatment in accordance with the requirement of Environmental Protection Act and the conditions set out in the Environmental Licenses of the different wastewater treatment plants.

Qualifications And Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Forklift certificate of competency (desirable)
• Trade certificate within the electrical or mechanical field (desirable)
• Manual handling, laboratory and field-testing skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently, including the ability to operate a wastewater treatment plant for short periods without operator intervention
• Ability to read and understand basic mechanical and civil engineering drawings
• Ability to understand and operate treatment plant control (SCADA) Systems
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and monitoring of biological wastewater treatment plants including waste activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, membrane or attached film treatment
• Demonstrated experience of at least 12 months duration in municipal wastewater, mining or other process industry requiring the operation of plant and equipment
• Current “C” class driver’s licence

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Glenn (Team Leader)

Contact Phone: 0417 525 294 (during business hours and for position enquiries only)

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

• Assist WW Ops_PD.pdf