Water Treatment Supervisor

A Water Treatment Supervisor oversees daily operations at a water treatment facility. You might supervise a team of staff and ensure a facility is running safely and efficiently. Water Treatment Supervisors coordinate activities such as chemical treatments, water testing and water transport. You might carry out inspections and attend to any problems that arise.

Water Treatment Supervisors should have strong technical abilities and excellent leadership skills. You’ll need to be safety focused and have a good understanding of water treatment processes. Water Treatment Supervisors must be excellent multitaskers and be able to prioritise tasks when needed.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $109,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a water treatment supervisor?

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BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,300
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Assistant Manager General Manager Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator Governance Coordinator Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Data Miner Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Life Coach Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Innovation Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach 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BSB50920

Diploma of Quality Auditing
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
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Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
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Common questions

How much does a Water Treatment Supervisor earn?

In Australia, a full time Water Treatment Supervisor generally earns $2,100 per week ($109,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Water Treatment Supervisor?

This industry has seen moderate employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 4,200 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Water Treatment Supervisor. Water Treatment Supervisors may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Water Treatment Supervisor?

If you’re planning a career as a Water Treatment Supervisor, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (Treatment). This course covers a range of topics including applying chemical principles to water systems, overseeing the use of SCADA systems, implementing health and safety plans and assessing water treatment processes.

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