Water Recycling Operator

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

We are looking for someone with initiative and a can-do attitude to join us as a Water Recycling Plant (WRP) Operator. The role is part of a supportive team and is critical in safely operating our WRPs to support the community and protect our environment.

As a WRP Operator, your day may involve:

• Taking a walk around your allocated area of the treatment plant to ensure the process and equipment is working as intended
• Talking with the WRP Manager or Team Leader of the WRP, and team mates to prioritise your tasks and help with critical activities
• Testing samples in the lab and monitoring trends on our control system so you can assess the performance of the plant
• Issuing work permits and reviewing safe work method statements for jobs undertaken by our contractor partners to ensure the work is carried out safely and without impact on the plant
• Once you are familiar with the plant, joining the on-call roster to help monitor the WRPs 24/7

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys a mix of outdoor and desk based work
• Likes solving problems
• Enjoys working in a close knit supportive team
• Wants to help protect our environment
• Can share ideas and engage with a variety of people
• Ideally has a background in wastewater treatment, an engineering or science degree, or a willingness to learn
• Be able to work out of one of our two bases at Pakenham or Mt Martha Water Recycling Plants

Please note: you must be up to date, or willing to get up to date with inoculations as per the requirements of the role.

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing. 
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave. 
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role is remunerated at a Level 2, which is between $82,036 and $88,719 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience. 

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 
 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Wednesday, 9th of July! 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check.

As part of a team of engineers and technicians, central to this role are responsibilities for 24/7 safe operation to provide support and minimise disruption of services to customers and as well as ensuring that public health and the environment are not put at risk. This includes participation in a rostered after-hours duty team, emergency response, and incident support as required. 

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