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 role
We are seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Operator to join our team. This role plays a key part in the operational control of water treatment facilities, ensuring the consistent delivery of safe drinking water in line with customer expectations.

For the right person, we will provide the training required—so if you’re motivated, safety-focused, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t have prior water industry experience.

This role is based in Morgan and will require travel to other treatment plants in the Riverland region. If you're passionate about water quality, safety, and teamwork, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Person

You will have the ability to meet deadlines and operational targets whilst working under limited supervision. The position requires strong analytical skills, and you should have the ability to identify and implement improvements to processes and procedures on an ongoing basis.

Ideally, you will have experience in process operations—this could include water or wastewater treatment, food and beverage manufacturing, chemical processing, or other environments where precision and control are critical.

You should be confident using computer systems and demonstrate strong overall computer competency. Experience with SCADA systems is highly desirable.

About Operations and Maintenance 

The Operations & Maintenance team oversees the management of our water, wastewater 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:

• Operate and maintain our regional water treatment plants to ensure compliance with drinking water quality guidelines and SA Water procedures.
• Perform regular troubleshooting, and repairs on plant equipment and systems (repair/service/calibration of plant equipment).
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, water quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve operational goals and improve efficiency.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• High proficiency in computer software
• Water Treatment Plant Operators Certificate III or equivalent experience in water treatment processes (desirable)
• Trade qualifications (mechanical/electrical) (desirable)
• Experience with SCADA systems (desirable)
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to work independently with limited direction

Out of hours work will be required from time to time as is intrastate travel with occasional overnight stays.  The participation in the on-call roster will also be required once initial training has been completed.

Further information can be found in the attached- PD-Water Treatment Operator.docx

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

Applications close 4pm, 5 May 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 LGBTQA+ 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.