Council is seeking applications for two Assistant Treatment Plant Operators to be enthusiastic, productive and reliable members of the Water and Wastewater Team.
About the role:
Under the general direction of the Treatment Plant Operator, the Assistant will provide complimentary labour, skills and knowledge to operate and maintain treatment plants and other active assets to meet regulatory requirements and operating schedules and plans, e.g., sedimentation and disinfection in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
The successful applicant will also be required to interpret water quality data and make necessary operational changes to treatment parameters, adjusting chemical dose rates and other plant performance criteria as a direct response to water quality results. The Assistant will be responsible for recording a daily log of plant inlet and outlet flows and other plant operating data in the SWIMLocal software application.
Why work for us?
* 9-day fortnight (76hrs fortnight)
* 5 weeks Annual Leave per year
* 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years’ service – pro rata available after 7 years
* Up to 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
* Salary Packaging available
* Supportive and motivating team
* Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.
The gross fortnightly wage for this position is $2,855.12 exclusive of applicable task allowances and overtime.
Applications close on Thursday, 16 October 2025 at 5:00pm.
For further information please contact visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au/About-council/Employment
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