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Water Treatment Technician

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A Water Treatment Technician conducts water quality tests, applies chemicals, and uses purification equipment, requiring technical skills and teamwork.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Water Treatment Technician generally earns $1,450 per week ($75,400 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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The number of people working in this field has increased over the last five years. There are currently 4,200 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Water Treatment Technician. Water Treatment Technicians may be employed across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’d like to embark on a career as a Water Treatment Technician, a Certificate II in Water Industry Operations could be the qualification you need. This course will show you how to take water samples, respond to blue-green algae outbreaks and perform a range of water treatments. You could also consider a Certificate II in Water Industry Operations (Networks) or a Certificate II in Water Industry Operations (Treatment).

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A Water Treatment Technician performs specialist tasks at a water or wastewater treatment facility. You might be involved in water quality testing, chemical application or the use of filtration, agitation or other purification equipment. Water Treatment Technicians may analyse test data, present their findings or come up with solutions to water quality issues.

Water Treatment Technicians often develop technical skills specific to their area of water treatment. It’s important you can communicate well and be part of a larger team. Water Treatment Technicians should be good problem solvers and have excellent attention to detail. You might work irregular hours or be on call when required.