Title:  Operations Supervisor

The Opportunity

Veolia has a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Supervisor to lead our Northern Water Treatment Plant operations in Wandoan 4419. This critical role involves overseeing day to day plant operations, ensuring efficient water treatment to meet quality and quantity standards, and leading a dynamic team of up to 20 operators and technicians.

What's on offer

• Lead a team of up to 20 in cutting edge water treatment operations
• Attractive package: Base + allowances + fuel card + bonus + meals included
• Join Veolia - global leader in environmental sustainability & FIFO from Brisbane

What you'll be responsible for

• Operations Management: Oversee plant operations, manage operational projects, and coordinate contractor activities while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality systems (ISO9001, ISO22000, HACCP), monitor water quality parameters, and ensure adherence to contractual obligations
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team, managing performance reviews, succession planning, and fostering a positive team culture
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental standards, and regulatory requirements including Queensland Petroleum & Gas Act 2004
• Process Optimisation: Analyse plant performance data, troubleshoot issues, manage chemical dosing, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Resource Management: Oversee maintenance scheduling, manage consumables inventory, and coordinate procurement within delegated limits

What you'll need to be successful

• Trade qualification in mechanical, electrical, or process discipline
• Water Treatment Operators certification or equivalent in Power/Gas Generation
• Extensive experience in process production environments (water treatment, power/gas, or similar)
• Proven leadership and team management experience

A Veolia Career

We offer: 

• Professional development support
• 14 weeks paid primary carer's leave
• Superannuation contributions during parental leave
• Annual bonus program
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA
• Employee share plan opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer day

At Veolia, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ and people with disabilities.

At Veolia, we're more than just a company; we're a community of passionate individuals committed to ecological transformation - a future where our communities thrive alongside a healthy planet. This means developing innovative solutions for cleaner water, responsible waste management, and sustainable energy, ensuring a better world for generations to come. Join us in our mission to create a sustainable future through innovative environmental solutions.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.