Treatment Plant Operator

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $6 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

Your Opportunity

( multiple roles based at Murarrie , Goodna and Oxley )

Our Treatment Plant Operators play a crucial role in protecting the environment and public health through our core treatment services across our 26 Resource Recovery Centres. You are truly at the forefront of enriching the lives of over 1.6 million people every day.

As a TPO, you will support the delivery of day-to-day operational outcomes at our Resource Recovery Centres including safety, production, compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements and financial performance.

Some of your accountabilities will include:

• Support the operations team via routine allocated tasks to deliver reliable and efficient customer service activities of core wastewater treatment, including the provision of recycled water, off network waste and co-digestion receivals. 

• Carry out simple inspection and cleaning tasks, following instructions and working under direct or indirect supervision to complete the allocated tasks

• Follow a range of mandatory procedures and methods of work to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

• Provide operational support by performing a range of routine activities using existing systems and protocols.

• Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. For non-routine or abnormal events, escalation to Operators for support is required.

About You:

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about shaping our future, and ideally have the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• A willingness and desire to learn, be curious, and build relationships with colleagues

• Interpersonal communication skills including the ability to liaise with other technical and professional personnel

• Foundational understanding of mechanical principals

• C class drivers’ license

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Why Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Generous paid parental leave

• Transfer of long service leave if employed by any Queensland council or Council owned company

• Discounted health insurance and access to our wellbeing reimbursement initiative

• Training and genuine career progression opportunities

• A set roster with recurring rostered days off, allowing the ability to plan ahead

• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the ‘Apply” link above to complete your application.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role

For further information please contact our Talent team at [email protected]