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Process & Treatment Coordinator
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Cairns QLD
AU$117,864.14 - AU$134,575.52.svg)
Engineering
, Engineering Process
, Government
, Wastewater Treatment
, Water Treatment
Posted : 23/02/26
Applications Close :15/03/26
Process & Treatment Coordinator
Requisition Number: 1023
Salary Range: $117,864.14 - $134,575.52 per annum
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Tunnel Hill Treatment Plant, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 11.30pm AEST
Lead, Innovate, Deliver - Cairns needs you in Water & Wastewater!
This is your chance to contribute to your community and help shape the future of water management.
What You’ll Do:
As Process & Treatment Coordinator, you’ll be the driving force behind best practice initiatives, innovative solutions, and process optimisation that ensure our water and wastewater services meet the highest regulatory, environmental, and community standards. This role combines leadership, technical expertise, and strategic influence, giving you the opportunity to shape sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective water services that make a real difference to the region.
You’ll manage a team of technical and operational specialists across Cairns’ key treatment assets, including Copperlode Dam, Crystal Cascades and Behana water intakes, and major trunk mains/reservoirs.
What We’re Looking For:
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Science with experience working in the Water and Wastewater Industry.
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland Certificate (RPEQ) (or ability to obtain).
- Current Queensland Drivers Licence to attend multiple sites across Council’s treatment assets.
- In-depth knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk, environmental, and emergency management systems.
- Experience in process optimisation and biological nutrient removal wastewater treatment systems.
- Proven project management skills and experience in leading high-performing teams.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, communication and technical report writing skills.
If you’re ready to make your mark on Cairns’ water systems and lead the teams making it happen – we want to hear from you!
Some benefits we offer:
- Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave
- Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
- Salary sacrifice opportunities
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates
We are committed to:
- Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
- Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
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