Water & Wastewater Coordinator - Western QLD

Water & Wastewater Coordinator - West QLD

The Opportunity
Join a committed Local Government team delivering safe and sustainable water and wastewater services across Central West Queensland. You’ll be responsible for overseeing staff and operations across several towns, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and responding to community needs. This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and wants to contribute meaningfully to regional services.

What’s On Offer

• $115K–$125K + super (negotiable based on experience)
• Fully subsidised housing
• Up to $13K relocation assistance
• Permanent full-time position
• Regional lifestyle with real work-life balance and supportive leadership
• Career pathway for candidates looking to step up or expand their scope

About You
You’re a strong communicator and hands-on leader with a plumbing, water treatment, or engineering background. You’ll bring practical expertise in water operations and a calm, solutions-focused mindset. Council is open to supporting someone keen to step into leadership and committed to learning on the job.

You will bring:

• Plumbing Licence or Cert III in Water Operations (or higher)
• 8 or more years of experience in water/wastewater treatment plant operations in a supervisory role
• Ability to lead a small team across remote sites
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety and maintenance systems

To Apply
Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below. For a confidential discussion, contact Cameron on (07) 4034 5000.

About Us
With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland’s leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. We proudly partner with Councils and organisations across Queensland and the NT.

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