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Water Treatment Operator

Water Treatment Operator

Recruitment information for a Water Treatment Operator position at North East Water.

Position information

Salary
  • $59,237 to $63,192 (no qualification) plus 12% superannuation (with the opportunity to gain a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and progress to the below)
  • $65,028 to $75,160 (certificate in water industry operations or equivalent) plus 12% superannuation
  • This role is eligible for our industry and wastewater allowances which add over $2,600 to your remuneration per year!
  • In this role you will participate in an on-call availability roster for 7 days approximately every 4 weeks. This includes an on-call allowance of over $500 (per week of on-call) plus any applicable overtime hours and rates
Hours per week
  • Full time, ongoing
  • Monday to Friday, general working hours of 7:30am to 4pm
Location
  • Primarily based in Wangaratta Water Treatment Plant
  • Part of the ‘West’ team that covers Wangaratta, Benalla, and the King Valley (with a work vehicle provided for any travel required)
Position enquiries
  • Jess Littlejohn, Manager Water Treatment and Quality on 0408 991 145
  • or our People & Culture team via email hr@newater.com.au
Applications close
  • Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 24 February 2026
Mandatory Requirements
  • Candidates must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorisation to work in Australia
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence
  • Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.

 

About the role

North East Water provides water and sewage services to over 110,000 people across 39 towns throughout north-east Victoria.

This position is primarily based in our Wangaratta Water Treatment Plant, and you will be a part of the ‘West’ team that covers the picturesque primary areas of Wangaratta, Benalla, and King Valley. You will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of water treatment.

The Water Treatment Operator consistently executes water treatment tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient operations while minimising disruptions and upholding system integrity to deliver safe drinking water. 

In this role you will collaborate effectively within the team, ensuring timely data input into treatment systems and providing prompt reporting of operational trends and issues.

This role is a full-time opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options. The general hours of work are between 7am and 4:30pm and once deemed competent, you will be required to participate in a seven-day on call roster every 3-4 weeks which operates from a Tuesday until the following Tuesday.

For further detail on the role, please refer to the position description below.

 

Key selection criteria

To be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:

  1. Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking to solve practical challenges.
  2. Ability to accurately input data into systems.
  3. Demonstrated ability to act within an Occupational Health and Safety mindset.
  4. Experience in the water industry or experience in a position with a transferrable skill set i.e. treatment, sampling and testing, or similar.
  5. Certificate III in Water Treatment or equivalent is not required but an advantage. Willingness to obtain is essential (sufficient support will be provided from the organisation).

We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact hr@newater.com.au in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments.

Position descriptionApply here

Applications, including statements against the key selection criteria, must be submitted via the above online application form before the closing date/time. Applications via email will not be accepted. 


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