Water Reclamation Operator

Role Overview

The City of Wagga Wagga is seeking a proactive and experienced individual to join the Water Reclamation team. This full-time, permanent role involves operating and maintaining sewage treatment plants within the Wagga Wagga area to ensure environmental compliance and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the sewage treatment plant facilities.
• Assist the Senior Water Reclamation Operator with timely interventions, adjustments, and improvements to prevent environmental damage and ensure licensing compliance.
• Collect samples and perform analyses to optimize plant performance.
• Participate in on-call schedules and respond to out-of-hours callouts as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation relevant to plant operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification in relevant field such as Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Wastewater Treatment), or Advanced Wastewater Treatment Operations Certificate, or willingness to obtain post-employment.
• Significant experience in the operation of sewage treatment plants.
• Possession of a White Card (General Construction Induction Training).
• Desirable certifications include Confined Spaces Certificate, Working at Heights Certificate, and First Aid qualification.
• Experience supervising trainees and contractors is highly regarded.
• Mandatory vaccination proof for Q-Fever, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B per workplace health and safety laws.

Additional Information

• Permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week.
• Salary starts at $2,793.68 gross per fortnight with progression potential up to $3,352.42 gross per fortnight plus 12% superannuation.
• Pay rates will increase on 1 July 2026 in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
• Access to a Nine Day Fortnight work arrangement.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and career development.
• Generous leave entitlements.

Application and Recruitment Process

Applications close on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST. Interviews are scheduled to commence the week of Monday 24 August 2026. Pre-employment checks aligned with position requirements will be conducted. For further information, candidates may contact the Wastewater & Stormwater Manager, Ray Graham, at 02 6971 4657.

Inclusivity Statement

The City of Wagga Wagga is an inclusive employer welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, culturally diverse individuals, and people of all ages and gender identities.