Singleton Council

Treatment Plant Operator

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Council provides water services to approximately 18,000 people, servicing the Singleton township and a number of nearby rural areas and industrial customers. In addition, Council has a considerable raw water system servicing mining and commercial customers.

Council provides sewerage treatment services to approximately 14,700 people in the urban footprint of Singleton community comprising of gravity system, numerous pump stations, a significant area of pressure sewer and a treatment plant.

 ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Treatment Operator is part of the Water and Sewer Treatment Team who deliver high quality drinking water and treated wastewater services. In this role, the team are primarily responsible for the effective day-to-day operations of Councils water and sewer treatment plants, chemical dosing facilities, pump stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure.

This is a hands-on role, and a typical day will include testing, data recording, inspections, maintenance, monitoring including remote monitoring and system control. The Treatment Team work a rotating on-call roster including weekend overtime.

You will inspect, monitor and operate disinfection, pH correction, filtration, fluoridation equipment, sewage treatment systems according to Council’s Drinking Water Management System, Environment Protection Licence and legislative requirements, including the use of online and mobile systems such as SCADA.

Your Demonstrated experience and / or ability to undertake water quality testing, monitoring and data analysis as relevant to water and sewage treatment plants will be complemented by a Certificate III Water Operations qualification, or willingness to obtain as supported under Council's Learning and Development Protocol. 

It would be advantageous if you currently held, or can demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain, through Council provided training, the following:

• Class MR drivers licence (or above) and the ability to tow a trailer
• NSW Health approved Fluoride Operator Certificate (Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies)
• Dangerous Goods Drivers Licence
• Confined Space Entry Certificate with Breathing Apparatus
• Safe Working at Heights certification and experience
• Dogman (spotters) certification and experience
• AQF3 Chemical Safety Certification
• WHS Construction Induction Card (White card)

This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight on a team-based 9-day fortnight. This position participates in the on-call roster.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 7 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $2804.68 - $3111.82 per fortnight consisting of:

• $2459.84 - $2766.98 base salary
• $37.84 Adverse Working Conditions allowance
• $322.54 to $357.86 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)
• Market Allowance: $307 per fortnight
• Retention Allowance: $2,000 after 12 months service
• Additional up to $432 per week when on-call
• 11.5% superannuation and other award allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Customer Experience (CX) Recognition Program
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Jason Davis, Supervisor Water and Sewer Treatment on 0498 176 557. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY 22 APRIL 2025.