Wastewater Treatment Coordinator

Wastewater Treatment Coordinator
Process Operations
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay

IFA Level 6 - $119,126 per annum plus superannuation

• + $6,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates
• + vehicle for private use
• + additional 5 days recreation leave

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together. Located just 3 hours north of Brisbane, the Fraser Coast is a fast‑growing coastal region offering an unbeatable lifestyle with no traffic and an easy commute.

What we are looking for:

As a leader in wastewater management, you’ll oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of treatment plants, pump stations, and networks, driving innovation and continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to lead skilled teams, shape best-practice policies, and ensure environmental and community standards are met.

What your day will look like:

• Coordinate and support the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and associated systems to achieve safe, compliant and efficient service outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor operational work programs, rosters and maintenance activities to ensure effective use of resources and delivery within approved budgets and timeframes.
• Support environmental, regulatory and safety obligations by contributing to incident management, reporting processes and site safety responsibilities, including biogas facilities when required.

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

• Certificate III (AQF Level 3) in Water Industry Operations.
• Comprehensive experience coordinating wastewater treatment operations, maintenance, environmental compliance and asset management practices relevant to a treatment environment.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant decision‑making in a complex operational environment.
• Ability to analyse information, identify risks and provide technical advice and solutions that support effective operations and organisational objectives.
• Proven capability to support budget management, monitor expenditure, and report on operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach others to achieve high‑quality outcomes, using sound judgement, effective communication and strong relationship‑building skills to influence decisions and resolve issues.
• Valid class C or CA driver licence (provisional or open) to drive a vehicle in Queensland.
• General Construction Induction (White Card), or ability to obtain prior to commencement.

What’s nice to have:

• Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or higher qualification in Water Industry Operations, or similar.
• Previous experience in a Local Government environment.
• Experience with SCADA and telemetry systems.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Monday 29 June - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Isaac Roberts (Treatment Manager) at [email protected].

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.