• Play a critical role in delivering safe drinking water and wastewater treatment services across the Coffs Coast.
• Work across a diverse range of treatment facilities, including water treatment, water reclamation, dam operations and regional water infrastructure.
• Join a supportive team where your treatment expertise, problem-solving skills and operational leadership will make a real impact.

About the role

Are you an experienced Water or Wastewater Treatment Operator looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a skilled Leading Hand Treatment professional to support the operation and maintenance of our water treatment plants, water reclamation plants and associated infrastructure across the local government area.

In this hands-on role, you'll apply your technical expertise to monitor and optimise treatment processes, interpret water quality and environmental compliance data, maintain treatment infrastructure, support dam and water supply operations and contribute to the safe and reliable delivery of essential services to our community. You'll also play an important role in mentoring team members, driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You are an experienced water and/or wastewater treatment professional with a strong understanding of treatment operations, compliance and safety. You can confidently monitor plant performance, interpret operational data and respond to issues as they arise. You hold a current Class C Driver Licence and either possess, or are willing to obtain, a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Water or Wastewater Treatment). Experience with SCADA systems and relevant industry certifications will be highly regarded.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary from $72,520.38 to 76,337.25 p/a depending on your capabilities and experience + allowances + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Adam Henderson, Coordinator Water and Wastewater Treatment on adam.henderson@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0448 442 903 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.