Sewage Treatment Plant Operators Level 9

Sewage Treatment Plant Operators Level 9

Looking for a job that is essential to protecting the environment and Gold Coast community?

Enjoy working in a team environment?

Talk to us about various opportunities available throughout the City of Gold Coast Sewage Treatment Plants!

Multiple locations and positions available now!
 

About the Department and Branch:

The Sewage Treatment Plant Operator position is located within our Infrastructure Gold Coast Department.  This department is operated by specialists who plan, design, build, maintain and operate our physical infrastructure, creating a safe and accessible city that meets the needs of our community now and in the future.  You’ll join the Infrastructure Operations branch and with a collaborative team, be responsible for operating the city’s sewage treatment plants. 

About the position:

Responsible for the operation of city’s Sewage/Recycled Water Treatment Plants, your duties include managing site activities, maintenance, running of treatment plant process streams, and onsite staff and contractors. 

This role offers a weekly base salary of $1,288.47 to $1,353.65 plus overtime (as required) and Super.  

What you’ll be doing:

The roles and responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to):

• Responsible for the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) (including outside normal hours) in accordance with Quality Assurance Systems under remote supervision.
• Effectively communicate and work with all Supervisors, Operators and Assistants based on the principles of teamwork, cooperation and equity to create a harmonious and productive workplace.
• Responsible for complying with Council Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental Protection requirements and to pro-actively identify, report and address any safety and environmental issues in the work environment.

What you bring to your new role:

• Demonstrated experience working within a Sewage Treatment Plant 
• An ability to work across several different types of treatment process streams at different locations.
• Certificate III in Water Operations (Wastewater Treatment)  (mandatory requirement)
• Australian Driver’s Licence Unrestricted C Class (mandatory requirement)
• WHS Licence General Construction White Card (mandatory requirement)

Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?

• Pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential!
• Health and wellbeing benefits – discounted gym membership (Fitness Passport), Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 9-day fortnight
• Generous superannuation scheme
• Employee-driven Social Club

Interested?  Apply now!

We have a number of positions and multiple locations.  This advertisement will remain open as a Talent Pool.  Applications will be kept on file and applicants will be contacted progressively as positions become available.

Please click on the Apply button and submit your Resume and a Cover Letter (one page only) outlining your suitability for the role and confirming you hold the mandatory requirements of the position. 

The Selection Process

As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one-way video interview via Criteria, face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams.  You may also be required to undertake a skills test, qualification checks, reference checksvia Xref, police check employment history checks, and medical/drug and alcohol testing. 

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. 

As one of the largest employers on the Gold Coast, we do receive many applications and while we endeavour to complete the recruitment process in a timely manner, sometimes it can take a while to hear back from us. We will update you on the status of your application as soon as we can.