As a Treatment Plant Assistant Operator on a 12-month max term engagement, you will support the safe and reliable operation of Unitywater’s sewage treatment and recycled water plants across the Noosa, Coolum, Cooroy and Kenilworth locations. In this hands-on role, you will assist Treatment Plant Operators with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of treatment facilities, helping to ensure processes run efficiently and meet environmental and compliance requirements.
You will be involved in monitoring plant performance, including the use of SCADA systems, identifying trends, and assisting with basic troubleshooting activities. The role also includes collecting samples, carrying out routine analysis, and supporting accurate data entry and reporting.
In addition, you will contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-presented site through general housekeeping and grounds maintenance. This position offers a strong development opportunity, providing exposure to a range of operational activities and the chance to build your skills through training, professional development, and on-the-job learning within the water industry.
About you:
Our One Unitywater behaviours - Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It – define how we work together at Unitywater. To contribute to this, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:
- A Certificate III in Wastewater Treatment is desirable.
- A current C Class Driver’s Licence.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
- A proactive approach to safety and teamwork.
- Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays.
- Wellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits.
- Learning and Development: We offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.
- Diversity: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage, Disability and Accessibility.
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa. We are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
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How to apply:
Apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up-to-date CV.
We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role. Please feel free to share your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
If you’re successful we will need you to undergo a few checks…. We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to confirm your right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening.
Applications close: Thursday 2nd April 2026
For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@unitywater.com
If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist emma.guest@unitywater.com
Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples. We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.