Water Reclamation Operator

We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced individual to join Council's Water Reclamation team to provide operational expertise in the operations and running of the sewage treatment plants around Wagga Wagga.

• Permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week).
• Remuneration package of $2,793.68 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,352.42 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%). Please note that the rate of pay will increase from 1 July 2026 in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
• Access to Council's Nine (9) Day Fortnight Arrangement.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlements.

Your new role:

In this role, you will assist the Senior Water Reclamation Operator to ensure high-quality maintenance and day-to-to-day operation of Council's sewage treatment plants, including effluent reuse, bio-solids management and associated infrastructure and services.

Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Operate and maintain Council's sewage treatment plants.
• Support the Senior Water Reclamation Operator in undertaking timely intervention, adjustments, and improvement processes to prevent environmental harm and licence breaches.
• Undertake sample collection and analysis for plant optimisation.
• Participate in on-call rostering arrangements and attend out-of-hours callouts.
• Complete documentation relevant to the role.

What you will need to succeed 

We are looking for someone with:

• Qualifications relevant to the role such as a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Wastewater Treatment) and/or Certificate of Completion - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Operations (NSW DCCEEW) or willingness to undertake after commencement.
• Substantial experience in sewage treatment plant operations.
• General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
• Desirable licences and competencies:
• Confined Spaces Certificate.
• Working at Heights Certificate.
• First Aid qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision of contractors and trainees is highly desirable.

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Q-Fever, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 24 August 2026.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Ray Graham, Manager Wastewater & Stormwater on 02 •••• •657.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position. 

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/careers/why-work-in-wagga

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.