10494 Treatment Process Engineer
Job No:
CHR10385
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Directorate: Operations
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 7-8: $112,615 - $135,818 per annum plus Superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking Treatment Process Engineer to play a key role in delivering safe, compliant water and wastewater services by optimising treatment processes, supporting plant operations, and ensuring environmental and regulatory outcomes for the community.
In this busy role, your will support the organisation by:
- Provide technical expertise to optimise water and wastewater treatment processes, improve plant performance, support investigations and projects, and assist operations through data analysis, SOPs, and process improvements.
- Support compliance, operations, network, and engineering teams to meet drinking water and wastewater regulatory requirements, including incident response, regulator liaison, and trade waste advice.
- Investigate, report, and coordinate responses to water and wastewater non-compliances or operational performance issues, working closely with compliance and operations teams and escalating risks as required.
- Provide high-quality customer service with technical support and advice to customer enquiries related to water quality, trade waste or other issues relevant to the area of responsibility.
- Assist to develop and maintain a quality assurance program including safety and housekeeping procedures. Perform activities related to the effective maintenance and performance of analytical equipment used in water quality monitoring.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Degree qualifications in Engineering (Process, Chemical, or other relevant stream), Science (or related discipline) and/or substantial experience working in the water and/orwastewater treatment operational environment.
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers’ licence.
- High knowledge of statutory requirements and legislation relevant to water and wastewater treatment.
- High-level knowledge of the fundamentals of water and wastewater treatment processes and drinking water supply systems.
- Experience or knowledge of laboratory or field technical relevant to water quality analysis (e.g., microscopy, use of analytical equipment).
- Knowledge of design, operations and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment processes and associated infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to self-manage, plan and prioritise effectively and also the ability towork under limited supervision when required.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders ensuring the provision of quality customer service.
- Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to effectively operate (or the ability to learn) Council’s computer systems including Technology One, One Council, ECM and SCADA.
- Ability to work in an office and outdoor environment.
- Ability to be immunised against Hepatitis A&B and Tetanus.
- Sound knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety processes.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Criminal History Check
- Medical Assesment
- Reference and qualification checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 19th January 2026 at 12noon.
