Water Industry Mentor - Treatment (10823)

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Emerald

Directorate: Operations

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 4: $115,003.36 - $121,379.95 per annum inclusive of Superannuation & Allowances & Attraction incentive.

Are you an experienced water treatment operator, looking to pass your knowledge on to the next generation of operators and mentor a team?

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Water Treatment Mentor to join the dynamic team based in Emerald (but working throughout the Shire).

In this new and exciting role you will play a crucial role in supporting and guiding water and wastewater treatment operators across the shire. The position will be responsible for providing mentorship, training, and technical assistance to treatment personnel to ensure the delivery of services to the community. The position will assist to support and develop treatment operators of all levels, particularly operators who are new to the industry. The position will also liaise with council’s Training and Development team to support operators to successfully complete relevant accredited and non-accredited training and study as required.

We value your experience and will pay you a $5k Attraction Incentive upon the successful completion of your probation.

If you are highly experienced in water and/or wastewater treatment and looking for a new and exciting opportunity, then we want to hear from you! You may be a senior operator wanting to stay in the industry, but come off the tools, mentor and develop the next wave of treatment operators.

In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to water and wastewater treatment personnel, including operators and technicians.
• Liaise with council’s Training and Development team to support the delivery of training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of treatment staff.
• Offer technical support in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities, including pump stations, bore sites, reservoirs, etc.
• Provide technical support to the treatment team to achieve a high level of service and compliance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain compliance with relevant standards.
• Be available for emergency response duties. Participate in an on-call roster system and undertake after-hours or weekend operational tasks and reactive activities.
• Undertake and demonstrate methods accurately to take samples of water and wastewater. Demonstrate and undertake analysis within the laboratory or package for external laboratory testing. Exercise attention to detail and accuracy of data in reporting to the regulator.
• Follow standard operating procedures and directions and mentor other operators in these procedures.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers’ licence
• General Construction Induction Card.
• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (or equivalent or higher) with relevant elective units and significant experience. Alternative, relevant, qualifications may also be considered (e.g. Degree in Chemical Engineering, Science with significant relevant experience).
• Working Safely at Height, Breathing Apparatus, Confined Space Statement of Attainments or willingness and ability to obtain
• Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations as well as planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated experience operating SCADA systems.
• Significant field experience in a water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Ability to understand data, trends, and patterns to identify possible issues in advance and escalate where required.
• Competent computer skills and experience using programs in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact positively and effectively to mentor and develop water and wastewater treatment operators.
• Ability to lead discussions in problem solving and be proactive in providing solutions.
• Strong time management skills with an ability to adapt to meet learner needs as require

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Below Benefits are for Full Time Employees.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme - 14.25% Contribution
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development opportunities available

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference and qualification checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Monday 19 October 2026 at 12noon.

Please note: Applicants may be contacted and progressed through the recruitment prior to closing date.

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