At a Glance
- Tasks: Optimise water and sewage treatment processes while managing exciting capital improvement projects.
- Company: Join Orange City Council, dedicated to enhancing our community and environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a positive, inclusive culture with a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while working with industry leaders in water management.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Science, plus experience in water treatment.
The predicted salary is between 99832 - 108817 $ per year.
Orange City Council is looking for a skilled Water Treatment Engineer to join our Water and Sewer section.
In this role you will be a key player in optimising our water and sewage treatment processes to meet compliance goals and manage capital improvement projects.
To view the full position description, click HERE (this link will work on the Orange City Council website)
We are searching for someone who is ready to make a positive impact. To be considered for this role, you should have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (ideally process or chemical), Science, or associated discipline
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or the ability to acquire
- Current Class C driver's licence
- Experience working in a water or wastewater treatment environment relating to process improvement and optimisation
- Established knowledge and understanding of water and wastewater treatment and pumping procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of SCADA control systems
- Experience in water and wastewater treatment projects, particularly the planning phase
About Orange City Council
Orange City Councilis committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.
Witharound 850 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community.
Our aim -to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
- What's on Offer
- Work Life Balance– We offer flexible working arrangements, hybrid working, and generous leave provisions
- Culture–Positive and inclusive work environment
- Security–Permanent full-timerole, 35 hours per week
- Career–Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities
- Wellbeing- Access to Council's employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
- Job Satisfaction–Make a positive contribution to your city, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
- Competitive Salary -From $99,832 - $108,817 (excluding superannuation)
- Leaseback Vehicle -Available withcommuter andprivate use
- Working with regional leaders in the water industry as part of a high-performing team that manages an integrated water and wastewater system.
We continually strive for best-practice and have a track record for innovation.
This role is a great opportunity for career development.
Keen To Learn More?
Visitwww. orange. nsw. gov. auto learn more about Orange City Council
For any enquiries, reach out to Water Treatment Manager, Jon Francis, on 02 6393 8***.
Applyby submitting your resume and providing a brief response as to why you are a great fit for this role! Applications Close: Sunday 1 November 2026.
Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
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