Sewage Treatment Plant Operator

• Stable career at the second largest Council in Australia
• 9 Day fortnight position – have time to enjoy our beautiful beaches and Hinterland
• On-Call and Overtime allowances as required
• Multiple locations

The City of Gold Coast is committed to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Join our progressive organisation and be part of a passionate workforce of forward-thinkers, united by a shared purpose – together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Sewage Treatment Plant Operator to be responsible for the operation of the City’s Sewage/Recycled Water Treatment Plants including managing site activities, maintenance, running of treatment plant process streams, and onsite staff and contractors.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage site activities, maintenance, running of treatment plant process streams, and onsite staff and contractors.
• Provide exception reports and recommend remedial actions to operators for operations outside of Licence Quality Assurance and Integrated Environmental Management Systems requirements.
• Provide accurate detailed technical advice and knowledge both within the team and to internal and external customers and develop, innovative work practices to enhance workplace productivity.
• Supervise and direct the Operators and assistants.
• Coordinate corrective and preventative maintenance at the Plant.
• Undertake other duties and tasks that are reasonable within the limits of the employee’s skills, competency and training.

What you bring to your new role:

• Certificate III in Water Operations (Wastewater Treatment) (mandatory requirement)
• Australian Driver’s Licence (mandatory requirement)
• WHS Licence General Construction White Card (mandatory requirement)
• An ability to work across several different types of treatment process streams at different locations
• Demonstrated experience working within a Sewage Treatment Plant
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• High level of motivation and adaptability, with the ability to prioritise and multitask in a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to use monitoring systems and log data
• Ability to participate in an On Call Roster.

Please note:

• To be eligible for this position, you must have permanent working rights in Australia.
• This position is classified as security-sensitive critical infrastructure positions and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an AusCheck Background Check.
• You will be required to wear a tight-fitting respirator at times.  For safety reasons and to ensure a proper fit, a clean-shaven face must be maintained at all times.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia and care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations.
• Personal and professional development courses.
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member.
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking on the paperclip icon on the job advertisement on our careers page.

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person  – Brendan Butler

Contact Number  – 0407035507

Closing Date  – 20 April 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.