Treatment Operator
- Impactful role set across the Southwest
- Flexible and supportive culture
- Community values centric organisation
Do you like working outdoors applying your technical skills and practical mindset? Are you interested in being part of something bigger, that makes an impact on our region? Do you want to be given the support to grow a career you didn’t realise was possible? If you like problem solving and finding innovative solutions, Barwon Water would love to hear from you…
About the role
The Operations team at Barwon Water is a diverse and broadly skilled group, providing essential services to our rapidly growing region. As a Treatment Operator, you will work in a fast-paced setting, in a key role that will underpin our commitment for safe, secure and affordable water services across our region in line with our Strategy 2030.
Treatment Operators provide a vital function across the Barwon Water Group and you will thrive being exposed to and experiencing some of our most complex water systems. You’ll play a key role working in the team, ensuring success of assets such as the Colac Water Reclamation Plant. On top of plant operations, routine inspections and critical maintenance, there are opportunities to innovate and improve our services to our customers and the local community.
You’ll be responsible for efficient and effective treatment operations of drinking water and wastewater treatment processes including filtration, disinfection and biological treatment by undertaking monitoring, optimisation and maintenance activities.
About you
You’re a safety champion, motivated, team player and able to work systematically whilst proactively identifying problems and developing innovative solutions, with a real drive for continuous improvement.
With excellent communication skills, you enjoy a collaborative and supportive environment as you build strong relationships, contributing to the overall team goal and to be able to represent Barwon Water in the community.
Your certifications in Water Industry Operations will be applied and combine with you water industry experience. The role will require you to be part of an on-call roster where you may be required to work outside standard work hours to respond to out of hours operational events.
A pre-employment medical, including health, drug and alcohol assessment is required for this position and part of our selection process.
As large component of this field-based role requires vehicle travel across Barwon Water facilities, a current Victorian driver’s licence will be required.
About Us
Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years’ experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.
We are committed to our people and provide flexible working arrangements in line with business needs.
Why join us?
At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.
Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We’re learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.
Get in touch
Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?
Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and a copy of your resume now
Enquiries to Damian McMurrich, Otway Treatment Coordinator, on 0419 131 725.
Applications close Sunday, 15 October 2023.
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If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at recruitment@barwonwater.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.