Shape your future, your way – with Moree Plains Shire Council.
Looking for more than just a job? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you’ll step into a role where your work matters – to your team, your community, and your career. We’re a forward-thinking Council with a bold vision for growth, innovation and liveability. Join us and enjoy a dynamic work environment, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to make a real impact where it counts.
Whether you’re driven by career development, community connection or a tree-change lifestyle with real opportunity – this is where it all comes together.
Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week
Attractive weekly salary ranging from $1,222.25 up to $1,405.35 (dependent on level of licence and experience) plus a 15% market allowance.
12% Superannuation Contribution.
Location - Moree
WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?
Job Security & Stability – Local government roles offer long-term employment prospects backed by a stable funding base and clear governance structures.
Award-Based Pay & Benefits – Competitive salaries under the NSW Local Government (State) Award and generous leave entitlements (including annual, personal, parental, and long service leave).
Great Work-Life Balance – Rostered Day Off Every 2 Weeks - An extra 26 days off a year.
Professional Development & Career Pathways – Funded training, study assistance, and clear progression opportunities across diverse roles and departments within Council.
Community Impact – The chance to directly contribute to the liveability, growth, and sustainability of the Moree Plains region, with work that makes a tangible difference to residents.
Inclusive & Supportive Workplace Culture – A collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and employee wellbeing.
Regional Lifestyle Benefits – Enjoy the affordability, community spirit, and relaxed pace of regional NSW living, with less congestion and more connection.
Access to discounted gym memberships and special rates across an extensive network of fitness facilities (gyms, pools, etc.) which supports the health and wellbeing of our staff and their families
Job Description
At Moree Plains Shire Council, we are looking for a safe, vigilant, and adaptable professional to join our team as a Water & Wastewater Plant Operator. If you are an enthusiastic team player who is efficient and shows good initiative, this role gives you the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact every day.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Superintendent Water & Wastewater, you will be at the heart of ensuring the health, safety, and vitality of the Boggabilla and Toomelah communities. You will take real ownership of the day-to-day operations and maintenance of our treatment facilities to ensure local families have access to clean, reliable drinking water.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Conducting daily operations, chemical dosing adjustments, and routine maintenance at the Boggabilla and Toomelah plants.
Carrying out scheduled preventive, electrical, and mechanical maintenance programs across all plants, pump stations, and infrastructure.
Sampling, testing, and analysing water and wastewater quality parameters, documenting results daily in log sheets.
Responding rapidly to operational emergencies like sewer blockages and mains breaks to ensure minimal disruption.
Executing water meter reading schedules, new service connections, asset disconnections, and facility groundskeeping.
Participating in the after-hours on-call roster, working overtime, or deploying across alternative Shire facilities (such as Mungindi) as directed.
Location: Boggabilla Water Treatment Plant and surrounds.
You take pride in practical, problem-solving work that directly protects public health and looks after the local environment. You possess highly developed technical problem-solving skills and can meet tight compliance deadlines under pressure.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
A Certificate III in Water & Wastewater Industry Operations, or a binding commitment to complete the qualification within an agreed timeframe from commencement.
Demonstrated experience in the operation, chemical monitoring, and preventative maintenance of water treatment works or wastewater infrastructure.
Sound literacy and numeracy skills, including the practical capability to execute mathematical volume calculations using standard chemical dosing formulas.
A proven willingness and capability to participate in an after-hours on-call roster, execute directed overtime, and travel across multiple facility sites.
Required Tickets and Licences:
Class MR Driver’s Licence.
General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
