Lead Critical Water & Wastewater Operations Supporting Regional Communities

• Earn up to $83K PLUS Super, Overtime, On-Call Allowances & Weekly Pay
• Enjoy a 9-Day Fortnight, Flexible Work Arrangements & Minimum 4-Hour Overtime Payments
• Access Long Service Leave After 5 Years, Paid Parental Leave & Salary Packaging Options
• Build a Stable Water Utilities Career with Strong Mentoring & Development Opportunities

Warrumbungle Shire Council plays a vital role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water and sewer services across North West NSW. Through Warrumbungle Water, Council supports communities including Coonabarabran, Baradine, Bugaldie, Kenebri, Coolah, Dunedoo, and surrounding areas, maintaining the essential infrastructure that local communities rely on every day.

Operating across a large regional network, Warrumbungle Water is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and delivery of critical water and sewer infrastructure services throughout the region.

To learn more, visit: www.warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au

Warrumbungle Shire Council is seeking a full-time Team Leader Treatment Plants North to join the Warrumbungle Water team based in Coonabarabran, NSW.

Reporting to the Supervisor WW Treatment Plants, this hands-on operational leadership role is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and compliance of Council’s northern water and sewer treatment infrastructure

This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Treatment Plant Operator ready to step into leadership while continuing to build their technical and operational capabilities within a supportive team environment.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading day-to-day operations across water and sewer treatment facilities
• Operating and monitoring treatment plants, reservoirs, dams, pump stations, and SCADA/telemetry systems
• Coordinating preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and contractor activities
• Supporting procurement activities, including chemicals, materials, contractors, and operational supplies
• Ensuring compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, EPA licences, and Council procedures
• Managing operational records, water quality monitoring, testing, and compliance reporting
• Mentoring and supporting operational staff while contributing positively to team culture
• Participating in a rotating on-call roster and scheduled weekend operational coverage

This role is ideal for a practical and methodical operator who takes pride in delivering essential services to the community while developing leadership capability within a highly specialised water utilities environment.

To read the full position description, please click here

To qualify, you will bring hands-on experience operating water treatment and sewerage treatment systems, along with a current Australian Class C Driver’s Licence. Experience working within water utilities, treatment plants, or similar operational environments will be highly regarded, particularly where you’ve been involved in maintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring, or compliance activities.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Treatment Plant Operator looking to step into leadership within a supportive and highly specialised water utilities environment.

Additionally, the following skills and experience will be highly valued:

• Experience operating water and sewer treatment infrastructure
• Exposure to SCADA, telemetry systems, and operational monitoring technologies
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and contractors
• Understanding of Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and environmental compliance requirements
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills
• Water or sewer treatment certifications, or willingness to obtain
• A proactive approach to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

As the ideal candidate, you will be practical, dependable, and methodical, with strong attention to detail and the confidence to lead within an operational team environment. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy problem-solving, take pride in delivering essential community services, and are looking to build a long-term career within water utilities.

Importantly, this role offers strong mentoring and development support from experienced leaders with extensive operational knowledge across treatment plant operations.

Warrumbungle Shire Council offers stable long-term employment along with a competitive salary of $71,647 - $83,265 PLUS Super, depending on skills and experience, and a range of excellent benefits including:

• 9-day fortnight with 1 RDO every 2 weeks
• Flexible and supportive team environment
• On-call Allowances & Overtime opportunities
• Minimum 4-hour Overtime Payment (even for short call-outs)
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary Packaging Options
• Long Service Leave accessible after 5 years
• Paid Parental and Concurrent Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for employees and their immediate family members
• Access to Free Online Training and Development courses
• Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment provided
• Mobile Phone Allowance provided 
• Free Annual Flu Vaccinations and Skin Cancer checks

While private industry may offer higher salaries, Warrumbungle Water provides greater long-term stability, additional leave benefits, genuine work-life balance, ongoing training, and a supportive workplace culture where employees are valued as part of the team.

Warrumbungle Shire Council is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where employees feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.

If you are an experienced Treatment Plant Operator looking to step into leadership while building a long-term career within water utilities, Warrumbungle Water invites you to APPLY TODAY!