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Operator - Water Treatment

  • Pin (2)Carrara, QLD
  • Group (22) Wastewater Treatment

Posted : 26/05/26
Applications Close :25/06/26

The Opportunity

We are seeking a casual Wastewater Treatment Operator with water industry operations experience/currently studying engineering, science or related field to assist in the operation and maintenance of a leachate/wastewater treatment plant in Carrara. This is a casual role with an attractive hourly rate. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to essential environmental projects.

What’s on offer

  • Casual position with flexible working hours.
  • Attractive hourly rate with overtime paid on an hourly basis
  • Diverse and varied role
  • Opportunity for career growth and skill development
  • What you’ll be responsible for
  • Operate, monitor and maintain the biological nutrient reduction water treatment plant.
  • Provide support as required to the Site Supervisor including annual leave coverage.
  • Assist the project/process engineers in undertaking improvement and optimisation initiatives.
  • Carry out water sampling with a high degree of care to prevent cross contamination.
  • Maintain asset integrity by regular inspections, services and testing to ensure maximum uptime.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure contract obligations are met.
  • Undertake routine maintenance activities including supervision of work orders and maintaining a spare parts inventory.


What you’ll need to be successful

  • Experience in water treatment operations.
  • A working knowledge of mechanical and electrical drawings, equipment and components.
  • Previous experience in water sampling and/or testing is highly regarded.
  • Be able to pass a criminal history check and Department of Defence baseline security clearance.


A Veolia Career


Veolia ANZ values employees and their health and wellbeing. All of our employees are entitled to:

  • Support to pursue educational and development opportunities
  • Access to endless career options and pathways, Veolia promotes from within
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Volunteer Opportunities


We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.


Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and a more sustainable world.


At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, people with Disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

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