Treatment Operations Officer - Eastern

About the role

Wannon Water is recruiting a Treatment Operations Officer for its Eastern Treatment District, based in Camperdown. The role involves learning and maintaining the processes and systems that deliver high-quality water and sewerage services, with a significant hands-on maintenance component. It is a permanent full-time position with a salary of $74,335 to $78,300 per year plus superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, operate and maintain water supply and wastewater treatment facilities and other assets across a large service area
• Operate and maintain chemical dosing systems
• Troubleshoot plant operations using remote SCADA and onsite systems
• Maintain operational records, logbooks and timesheets, and complete work orders in computerised work management systems
• Carry out field and some indoor work at various locations
• Support a 24/7 service with a rostered on-call rotation; officers must live within 15 minutes of their starting point when on standby
• Provide routine water and sewer services and information to customers, and prepare standard reports
• Work safely in line with occupational health and safety policies and contribute to the Treatment Operations Team

Required profile

• Interest in the operation of water and sewage treatment facilities
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to operate and monitor plant and equipment, and to identify and interpret malfunctions
• Ability to apply relevant standard procedures and keep accurate records
• A trade, tertiary qualification or prior experience in water or sewage treatment, or relevant practical experience in another industry

What we offer

• Flexibility options such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave and monthly rostered days off
• An inclusive workplace culture and a leadership commitment to Zero Harm
• A Health & Wellbeing program, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Learning and development opportunities through professional associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA and VicWater

Applications close on 15 November 2026 via the Wannon Water Careers portal, with a cover letter and resume.