Kablio AI
AI Turbo Recruiter
Want to hear how I work? Hit play.Kablio AI applies for you. You just show up to the interviewKablio AI helps you secure roles in construction, clean energy, facilities management, engineering, architecture, sustainability, environment and other physical world sectors.
Get hired, get rewarded!
Land a job through Kablio and earn a 5% salary bonus.
Exclusive benefits
5%Bonus
Water Treatment Operator
Downer
Operate and maintain small water treatment plants at a Defence base.
2d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Transport
Utilities
Facilities
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance
Mining
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Utilities
Facilities
Asset Services
Oil and Gas
Power Generation
Industrial
Defence
Role
What you would be doing
plant operation
water quality
chemical dosing
preventative maintenance
inspections
fault reporting
- Report equipment faults or failures to the Leading Hand
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of small water treatment plants located within a single Defence base
- Adjust chemical dosing and treatment processes under supervision
- Conduct routine inspections, sampling and testing of water quality
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on plant equipment
- Plant operation, monitoring and reporting of water quality, basic maintenance
What you bring
defence clearance
water operator
open licence
water treatment
chemical handling
certificate iii
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).
- NSW Water Operator Certification (NSW)
- Current Open Driver's Licence.
- Experience in water treatment plant operations or related field
- Experience in chemical handling and dosing in a plant environment
- Chemical Handling Certification (desirable)
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
- Confined Space and Working at Heights qualifications and White Card (desirable)
- Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
- Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
- Training and development to support and diversify your career.
- With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa SponsorshipInformation not given or found
Security clearance- must obtain and maintain a defence security clearance (australian citizenship required).
Company
Overview
Since 1933
Year Established
The company has a longstanding legacy of providing essential infrastructure services.
- specializes in delivering integrated services across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and utilities.
- supports both private and public sectors with a diverse portfolio spanning construction, maintenance, and operations.
- undertakes large-scale projects such as road construction, rail, energy, and water infrastructure.
- has an expansive footprint in Australia and New Zealand, deeply involved in supporting national and regional development.
- notable projects include urban transport systems, renewable energy installations, and vital utilities services.
- has a strong focus on innovation, utilizing the latest technology to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions.
- The Downer Difference: commitment to build a high-performance organisation
- We own the outcomes: accountability, high standards, efficiency and continuous improvement
- We do it for our customers: customer-centric perspective, win-win outcomes, going above and beyond
- We stand for each other: mutual respect, safety, trust, resilience, speaking up
50% reduction
Scope 1 & 2 emissions target
The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032 compared to a 2020 baseline.
1.5°C pathway
Climate alignment target
The company is aligned with a 1.5°C climate pathway, ensuring its operations are in line with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
2024 climate disclosure
Aotearoa NZ Climate Standards compliance
The company will begin disclosing its climate performance in accordance with Aotearoa NZ Climate Standards from 2024.
- Scope 3 emissions target under review
- Board oversight via multiple committees; monthly reporting includes GHG performance and decarbonisation progress
40% Workforce Target
Gender Balance Goals
Targets to achieve 40% women in the workforce, 25% in management, 28% in executive roles, and 40% on the Board by 2026.
34% Women in Workforce
FY21 Representation
In FY21, the workforce was 34% female, with women holding 17% of management roles, 25% of executive positions, and 33% of Board seats.
- Own Different campaign: celebrate and empower 26,000+ unique individuals
- Inclusion & Belonging Strategy & Action Plan 2022–2024; Steering Committees and training programs embedded
- Specific focus on gender balance in trades, middle and senior management
- EmpowHER women's network; StandOut Global LGBTQIA+ network; Pride Pledge commitment
- Māori leadership programmes (Te Ara Whanake, Wāhine Toa), Māori cultural awareness training
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio