Operator Water Process

West Kempsey - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 68000 - 76000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW known for its genuine hospitality pristine beaches sub-tropical rainforests mountain ranges rock river gorges sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive proactive and dynamic organisation and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360 dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired connected Macleay Valley.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Water Process Team at Kempsey Shire Council that is responsible for the overall treatment operation and maintenance of Councils water supply and recycled water treatment systems.

Key accountabilities include:

Provide control operation monitoring testing and maintenance of all facets of the Councils water process systems and recycled water infrastructure.
Actively work in a team environment to become a multi-skilled team member carrying out activities of the team and contribute to more efficient work practices and other workplace development issues.
Participation in a rotational overtime roster for the operation of Water Treatment Plants reservoirs and Pump Stations on weekends and public holidays.
Participating in a rotating rostered call-out system (Maximum 1 week in every 6 weeks) and/or being available following consultation and negotiation.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

To be successful in this role you should possess the following:

Current Class C Drivers Licence
General Construction Induction Card
Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (or currently working towards completion). A relevant Trade Certificate will be considered an advantage
Current Tetanus Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B immunisations or willing to obtain
Recent demonstrated experience in water treatment plant operations and water quality.
Proven ability to use a computer including mobile devices and software applications (Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook) with an ability to learn other key applications utilised within Council including database software and remote telemetry systems (ClearSCADA).

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council

If successful youll enjoy:

Permanent full-time position
38 hours per week
Fortnightly RDOs
Weekly salaryof $1309.01 to $1473.28 (plus superannuation)
A working environment focussed on wellbeing including flexible work arrangements rostered days off EAP access social club and health and wellbeing programs.
Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance on the beautiful Mid-North Coast

Interested

Please apply via Councils website Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience abilities knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday 15 October 2025

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions Please contact Scott Brown Team Leader Water Treatment for a confidential discussion onPh:.

Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

Please note it is a requirement of this position to participate in a rotating on-call roster.

Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSCs recruitment process for this position.

Current immunisations against tetanus Hepatitis A & B or willingness to obtain these vaccinations is required.

If you experience any difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment team on or email

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a addition Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.

Position Description

About UsKempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW known for its genuine hospitality pristine beaches sub-tropical rainforests mountain ranges rock river gorges sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We are a progressive proactive and dynamic organisation and we pride ...