Water Treatment Careers

At FILTEC, ‘People Come First’ isn’t a slogan. It’s the first of our values. Our purpose? Making Water Safer for communities while ensuring our people thrive in meaningful and rewarding water careers.

Why Join FILTEC?

At FILTEC, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We don’t just offer careers in water treatment – we provide an environment where you can grow, succeed, and enjoy a meaningful work-life balance. Whether you're a water technician, process engineer, or mechanical engineer, FILTEC offers exciting opportunities in a growing industry. If you’re seeking meaningful, long-term careers in water, FILTEC offers a place to thrive and grow your expertise.

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Team Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Enjoy flexibility to split your time between home and office—supporting balance in your career and personal life.

Development Programs

Access training, certifications, and courses that accelerate your development in water treatment careers.

Apprenticeships and Graduate Training

Kick-start your water career as a fabricator or graduate engineer with hands-on training.

IPENZ Supervision

Support for engineers pursuing their CPENG qualification with structured supervision.

Social Clubs

Build strong connections with your teammates through events, social clubs, and shared experiences.

Trust and Transparency

We foster open communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative environment across all of our teams.

Our people feel we care

91% say the person they report to is committed to their health, safety, and wellbeing—both onsite and off.

Our people bring passion every day

97% feel engaged and empowered to contribute in a team-focused, purpose-driven environment.

Our people trust leadership and each other

88% say they trust FILTEC, their managers, and their teammates to make informed, fair decisions.

Our people feel able to do their best work

81% say FILTEC provides the support and environment they need to succeed and grow their water treatment careers.

We enjoy each other’s company

91% say they enjoy spending time with their teammates inside and outside of work.

Our people are growing

91% say FILTEC invests in their development and encourages long-term growth in their careers in water.

Our people enjoy the flexibility

86% say our Flexible Work Policy has a positive impact on their job satisfaction and productivity.

How We Create an Irresistible Workplace?

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Disciplined Systems and Processes: FILTEC and our contractors are ISO 45001 accredited, ensuring robust health and safety practices.

Continuous Improvement: We’re always finding safer, smarter ways to work both onsite and offsite, continually improving our safety measures.

Supportive Policies: A flexible, family-friendly culture allows you to thrive in your water treatment job and life outside of work.

Purposeful, Rewarding Work

Shared Purpose: Our mission of ‘Making Water Safer’ unites the team, creating a sense of purpose.

Team Inspiration: 97% of our people feel engaged, enjoying a collaborative and supportive work culture that brings out the best in everyone.

Exciting Projects: With over 30 years in the industry, FILTEC offers multi-million-dollar projects across Australasia.

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Supporting Growth

Commitment to Growth: 91% of our team agree that FILTEC supports their personal and professional development.

Success Planning: Quarterly Personal Success Planning (PSP) reviews ensure alignment with individual goals and aspirations.

Structured Development: FILTEC offers apprenticeships, graduate training, and IPENZ supervision for engineers pursuing their CPENG qualification.

Creating Opportunities

Opportunities to Stretch: Our fast growth means constant opportunities to work on new projects and technologies, ensuring every day is engaging.

Ownership Mindset: We encourage everyone to ‘Act Like an Owner,’ taking initiative and influence decisions and business planning.

Leadership Development: Our Extended Leadership Team (ELT) supports emerging leaders in shaping strategy and driving key initiatives.

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High-Trust Environment

Trust and Engagement: 97% of our people trust FILTEC, and 91% enjoy working with their colleagues, creating a balance of work and fun.

Open Communication: Leaders keep the team informed, gathering feedback and ensuring transparency across the business.

Team Culture: FILTEC’s Social Clubs build connections beyond work, fostering a positive, proactive culture.

Making Water Safer

Purpose-Driven Work: We’re proud to make water safer for communities, doing work that matters.

Accountability: We do what we say we will and follow through on decisions, maintaining a culture of trust and responsibility.

Community Commitment: FILTEC supports various community initiatives and holds ISO 14001 Environment and ISO 9001 Quality certifications.

Explore Career Pathways at FILTEC

Projects

Solve complex engineering challenges, improve treatment performance, and lead infrastructure upgrades across Australasia. Enjoy travel opportunities, professional development, and the chance to build a meaningful career in water through technically rewarding project work.

Service

Apply your expertise to keep critical water and wastewater systems running reliably. With a company vehicle for fieldwork, access to varied sites, and ongoing upskilling, these hands-on water treatment jobs offer real impact and long-term career growth within FILTEC.

Sales

Work with councils, consultants, and industrial clients to deliver tailored treatment solutions. Attend industry events and stay across changing regulations. Sales roles at FILTEC combine relationship-building and technical expertise, opening dynamic careers in water with clear pathways for advancement.

Leaders

Lead multidisciplinary teams and drive key initiatives across engineering, service, and commercial functions. Leadership roles at FILTEC offer scope to influence outcomes, mentor talent, and shape the future of high-impact, purpose-driven careers in water treatment.

Find Your Next Career Opportunity

We're actively looking for talented professionals in:

Service Technicians
Process Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Project Managers

Start your career water treatment with FILTEC today and help us make a difference in communities across Australia and New Zealand.