Technical Officer Wastewater

**Division/Section:**Infrastructure and Operations - Water

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: $106,100 - $120,326 per annum + super based on qualifications and skills

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Monday 7 September 2026

As Technical Officer Wastewater, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, efficient and compliant operation of Townsville City Council's wastewater treatment facilities. Reporting to the Senior Wastewater Engineer, you will provide specialist technical advice on treatment plant operations, analyse performance data, coordinate capital and maintenance projects, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across our wastewater network.

This is a diverse role that combines technical problem solving, project management, stakeholder engagement and environmental compliance to help ensure the delivery of essential services to our growing community.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Certificate IV in Wastewater Treatment and a Diploma in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in wastewater treatment operations, monitoring and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of biological and chemical wastewater treatment processes.
• Proven ability to interpret operational data and laboratory results to identify and implement improvements.
• Experience managing capital works, maintenance projects and contractor relationships.
• Sound understanding of relevant environmental, water and local government legislation.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using SCADA systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
• A commitment to workplace safety, environmental compliance and delivering excellent customer outcomes.

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For further information review the Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person:     Joe

Contact Email:       [email protected]

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For further information review the Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact[email protected] or phone [07 4727 9004](tel:07 4727 9004) for a confidential discussion.