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About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact, and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the job  

As the Treatment Plant Operator, your duties are to ensure safe, efficient and effective operation of our Wastewater Treatment plants in line with relevant Corporation and Industry standards. 

You will be working in a team of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators who will regularly liaise with the Wastewater Treatment Coordinator, Treatment Process Officers, Technical Support Officer, Quality Systems Officers and Work Planners regarding production and quality of wastewater and recycled water.

About Operations and Maintenance 

The Operations & Maintenance team oversees the management of our water, wastewater, recycled water and River Murray activities and conducts operational control activities for a secure water supply. The team is responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, integrating corrective, preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance strategies. They aim to meet availability, performance, cost, and risk targets by leveraging technical asset maintenance and reliability expertise. Operations & Maintenance strives to deliver smart and reliable services to customers while enhancing overall operational efficiency.

In addition, your responsibilities will include: 

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day. 

You will: 

• Contribute effectively to the team ensuring efforts are aligned toward achieving team goals in a safe efficient manner
• Ensure appropriate responses to significant deviations from normal plant performance are undertaken in a timely manner
• Take decisive action in consultation with the Wastewater Treatment Coordinator/Treatment Process Officer (TPO) /Technical Support Officer Wastewater Treatment (TSO)
• Conduct daily operations in accordance with Quality Management Systems
• Input into development and improvement of management systems procedures
• Maintain Wastewater Treatment Plants in accordance with asset maintenance plans
• Assist trades with plant maintenance
• Liaise with workshops and contractors to organise corrective maintenance of plants and equipment
• Participate in investigations and research projects

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Demonstrated operational knowledge of Wastewater Treatment Processes (Desirable)
• Understanding of WHS, Environmental and Water Quality principles and practices
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Required to perform laboratory analysis
• Good PC skills to record data, schedule work, email, order materials and services as well as good skills for completing routine paperwork
• White Card

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.pdf 

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Kate Kitanovski from the Talent Acquisition team kate.kitanovski@sawater.com.au.

Applications close 4:00 pm Friday 22 August 2025

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.