At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safe drinking water through efficient water treatment operations.
- Company: Join North East Water, serving over 110,000 people in beautiful north east Victoria.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, professional development, and health support.
- Other info: Full-time role with great work-life balance and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn; experience in water treatment is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
North East Water provides water and sewage services to over 110,000 people across 39 towns throughout north east Victoria.
This position is primarily based in Wodonga, and you will be a part of the 'North and East' team that covers the picturesque primary areas of Wodonga, Bellbridge, Wahgunyah, and Yarrawonga, and provides support to Tallangatta, Corryong, Cudgewa, Walwa, Dartmouth, and Eskdale.
The Water Treatment Operator consistently undertakes water treatment tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient operations while minimising disruptions to deliver safe drinking water.
In this role you will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of water treatment.
- Key Selection Criteria
- Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking to solve practical challenges.
- Ability to accurately input data into systems.
- Demonstrated ability to act within an Occupational Health and Safety mindset.
- Experience in the water industry or experience in a position with a transferrable skill set i. e. treatment, sampling and testing, or similar.
- Certificate III in Water Treatment or equivalent is not required but an advantage. Willingness to obtain is essential (sufficient support will be provided from the organisation).
- Working at North East Water
We're committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:
- Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
- Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
- Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
- Annual salary increases and superannuation,
- Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
- Health and wellbeing activities,
- 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
- Social club,
- Salary Information
$64,730 to $69,052 (no qualification) plus 12% superannuation (with the opportunity to gain a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and progress to the below).
$71,057 to $82,129 (Certificate in Water Industry Operations or similar) plus 12% superannuation.
This role receives our industry and wastewater allowances which add over $3,030 to your remuneration per year!
On-call allowance of $640 per week plus attractive overtime hours and rates!
- Position Information
- Full-time, ongoing role including a monthly RDO, paid annual, sick and carers leave + flexible work options (such as a 9-day fortnight).
- General hours of work 7:30am to 4pm (Monday to Friday).
- Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- Contact
Dylan Hetherington, Lead Coordinator Water Treatment on 0432 978 ***.
Alternatively, you can contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via email @.
Applications close 11:59pm Monday 24 August 2026.
Water Treatment Operator in Wodonga employer: North East Water
At North East Water, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a respectful and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive professional development programs, flexible working arrangements, and a strong focus on work-life balance. With a state-of-the-art headquarters and a range of unique benefits, including generous leave options and wellbeing support, we ensure our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles.
