Treatment Plant Assistant Operator

- Apply now and help us keep our communities healthy and thriving

- Work across Kawana, Landsborough, Maleny WWTPs

- Permanent full-time opportunity

About us:

Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa. We are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.

We think a pretty good job starts here.

About the role:

As a Treatment Plant Assistant Operator, you will support the safe and reliable operation of Unitywater’s sewage treatment and recycled water plants across the Kawana, Landsborough and Maleny locations. This is a hands-on role where you will work alongside Treatment Plant Operators to help ensure treatment processes meet required standards.

You will assist with day-to-day plant operations, including monitoring processes through SCADA, collecting samples, maintaining operational records, and completing general housekeeping and grounds maintenance to keep sites safe and operational.

Unitywater supports career development in wastewater operations, offering training, development opportunities, and support to obtain relevant qualifications. When appropriately trained, you will also participate in after-hours operational support.

Safety is a core focus, and you will play an active role in maintaining a safe workplace by following safety procedures, reporting hazards and incidents, and contributing to a Zero Harm culture.

About you:

Our One Unitywater behaviours -

Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It

– define how we work together at Unitywater. To contribute to this, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:

- A Certificate III in Wastewater Treatment or a willingness to complete it within two years (with Unitywater support)

- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and good time management

- A positive, team-focused attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer service

- The ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and adapt in a changing operational environment

- A current C Class Driver Licence

This role is well suited to someone practical, reliable, and keen to build a long-term career in wastewater operations.

Working at Unitywater:

As a Unitywater team member you will enjoy a range of benefits:

- Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays. Tell us what this looks like for you!

- Wellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits.

- Learning and Development: We offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, and access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.

- Extras: We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTIQ+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage diversity, and Accessibility.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and fostering a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, where you feel connected, are safe to be yourself and supported to be the best version of yourself.

We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role. Please feel free to share your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist emma.guest@unitywater.com or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor rebecca.williams@unitywater.com.

Additional information:

- We are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

- We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and Australian Disability Network.

- We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

How to apply:

Please apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up-to-date CV.

If you’re successful we will need you to undergo a few checks…. We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to confirm your right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening.

Applications close:

COB Tuesday 20th January 2026

For further information please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.com

Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples. We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.