This role will lead the operational performance of multiple water treatment plants, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of high-quality drinking water while maintaining compliance with regulatory and client requirements.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will provide technical leadership, oversee treatment plant operations, and manage operational teams to drive performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across the network.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of multiple water treatment plants.
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting to optimise treatment processes and plant performance.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative and drinking water quality requirements.
Manage and support treatment plant operators and field teams.
Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure efficient plant operation and preventative maintenance programs.
Monitor operational data, analyse plant performance, and provide reports and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain and improve standard operating procedures and operational documentation.
Manage subcontractors and ensure works meet required standards.
Participate in an out-of-hours Duty Manager roster providing operational support when required.
About You
You are an experienced operations leader with strong technical knowledge of water treatment processes and a passion for delivering safe and reliable water services.
You will bring:
5+ years’ experience in water treatment plant operations or a similar environment
Leadership experience managing operational teams
Strong understanding of treatment processes, performance optimisation and plant operations
Experience working with SCADA systems and operational data
Demonstrated capability in risk management, compliance and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent industry experience
A current Australian driver’s licence
Why Join Us?
Permanent role supporting a major water utility contract
Competitive salary
Leadership role with real operational impact
Opportunity to work within a collaborative and safety-focused environment
Contribute to delivering safe drinking water for regional communities
Talent Partner
Ritu Shripad – Talent Partner
Email: ritu.shripad@people8.com.au
Phone: 0468 175 360
Ritu Shripad
0468 175 360
ritu.shripad@people8.com.au