Bega Valley Shire Council

Water Treatment Operator

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual operate, control, and report on the performance of treatment facilities and environmental monitoring requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Strategic Business Plan objectives.

As a Water Treatment Operator you will undertake sewage treatment and water treatment operations and minor maintenance activities as well as assist with the development and implementation of techniques and methods of process control which increase plant performance and efficiency. You will provide input to preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for submission to the Manager Water and Sewerage Services.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (NWP30215) or equivalent level qualifications suitable to the role and has demonstrated practical experience and capability in water treatment and/or sewage treatment operations and maintenance. (Indicative 3 years’ experience).

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Ability to operate minor plant including lifting equipment (less than three tonne).
• Knowledge of the NSW Government Regulatory environment associated with sewage treatment and drinking water treatment.
• Well-developed written, verbal and computer literacy skills, including skills in the interpretation of engineering plans, specifications and quality systems.
• An understanding of water quality matters including an understanding of Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) and NSW EPA regulatory requirements.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full time position working 38 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $77,319.42 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,327.60 per week base salary
• $159.31 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback or commuter use vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• AnnualAwardsalary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Jason Darcy - Treatment Plant Operations Coordinator on 02 6499 2217.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 8 June 2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.