Treatment Plant Officer
Job No:
COG1591
Location:
Gold Coast
- Full Time | 9 Day Fortnight | 36 Hours
- From $101,616.00 + superannuation + appropriate allowances
- Position Brief - Treatment Plant Officer
About the team
Our team is passionate about delivering the best for our city. We operate, maintain and manage the active assets associated with the sewage treatment plants, and associated plant and equipment.
About the role
The Treatment Plant Officer is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the active assets associated with sewage treatment plants, recycled water pump stations, and associated plant and equipment. They provide expert operational advice that contributes to the strategic delivery of recycled water and sewage treatment plant services on a 24/7 basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review Operational process streams and adjust to meet environmental regulation.
- Lead and maintain Site compliance with all legislated conditions and ACTS.
- Provide strategic and operational advice for recycled water and sewage treatment plant services delivered on a 24/7 basis.
- Manage contractors, project and civil works.
- Supervise work teams and plan work projects in relation to materials needed and labour allocations.
- Supervise isolation and repair of asset failures and the completion of replacement and renewals as required.
- Liaise with different council sections, contractors and customers as required and provide information.
- Monitor and assist in the City’s delivery of continuous safe and reliable Sewage Treatment and recycled water to meet the communities’ needs and expectations
We’re looking for people who have:
- Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment (Wastewater) or equivalent, and / or extensive experience managing plant activities or equivalent
- C Class Drivers Licence (Mandatory)
- General Construction Induction Card (White) (Mandatory)
- Ability to participate in an On Call roster
- Ability to undertake a SOCI ACT – AUS CHECK (completed during Onboarding)
- A high level of interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills with an ability to articulate complex issues, coordinate effective consultation and manage conflict in a dynamic environment
- Ability to prioritise problems, gather and analyse information to identify improvement opportunities and engage the right people to reach better outcomes
- Well-developed planning, organisational skills with demonstrated effectiveness in applying project management to achieve goals
- Personal drive and integrity to provide leadership, deliver successfully under pressure, exercise sound judgement and learn continuously
- Demonstrated capacity to identify significant issues in a regulatory environment and recommend appropriate responses and solutions
- Be able to manage medium sized teams
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.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- 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.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Richard Mann or Alexandra McNulty
Contact Email 0481 456 432 or amcnulty@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm
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.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.