An exciting full-time, ongoing opportunity as a Wastewater Treatment Plant and Reuse Systems Operator in the Central Highlands Region! Be a part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive team-based environment. 

About us

At CHW we provide drinking water, sewerage, trade waste and recycled water services to residents and businesses in the Central Highlands region of Victoria. We are a public sector employer with a proud history spanning more than 150 years of supporting regional prosperity through service excellence.

Central Highlands Water is a growing business which strives to create a thriving and sustainable region by providing the highest quality water related service to our diverse customer base. This opportunity is a vital role to shape the future of how our services support our community.

To learn more about CHW and how our everyday people contribute to the Central Highlands region of Victoria, visit our website, or check out our LinkedIn or Instagram pages!

The opportunity

The Wastewater Treatment Plant and Reuse Systems Operator is responsible to ensure CHW’s wastewater treatment plants are operated and maintained to treat wastewater to industry best practice and to meet CHW’s regulatory and environmental obligations optimise and continually improve wastewater treatment and reuse systems maintenance, management and operations.

About you

Safety is our No. 1 priority, and we expect you will actively contribute to and foster a 'safety first' culture that supports our aspiration of zero harm. This means you care deeply about the physical and psychological safety of people so that our team return home in great shape at the end of the day.

Any combination of education and/or experience which would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying, which includes the following:

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Operational experience in the treatment of wastewater, preferred.
• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations – Wastewater Treatment preferred.
• Forklift Licence, preferred.
• Boat Licence, preferred.
• Front End Loader Licence, preferred.

What's in it for you?

Working for one of the region's largest employers you will be part of an organisation that is high achieving, cohesive and always striving for better customer outcomes. We're full of "everyday people" that are great to work with and reflect our community!

We're offering a supportive environment and offer a huge range of employee options and benefits. Other benefits include accrued time off, generous leave options, professional development, industry collaboration, health and wellbeing programs and a supportive management team.

At CHW you will:

• Have access to training and development opportunities that will further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Be part of an organisation that strongly promotes work life balance, flexibility, safety and wellbeing.
• Work in an organisation that makes a difference to our community.
• Be part of an organisation that cares about you, your safety and wellbeing.

How to apply

If you want to make a positive impact through meaningful work and have the energy, courage and ideas to take on a challenge, we’d love to hear from you! To submit your application, click on APPLY.

• Please ensure you provide a cover letter and your resume.
• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Have questions?

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Stephanie Burzacott on 0428 725 983.

Application Deadline: Opened until filled. First review of applications will take place on the Wednesday 22 January 2025.

• Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, fitness to work, qualifications, work history, work visa, misconduct and police record history.
• This role may be subject to a probation period.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Stephanie Burzacott.

If you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please email applications@chw.net.au.

At CHW we are dedicated to supporting our team's physical and mental wellbeing. We offer flexible and hybrid working opportunities. We assist our team to develop, as people and as leaders. We value diversity and inclusion - our workforce is a place where the melding of a range of views and perspectives is celebrated.