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What this job is
A Chemical Plant Operator monitors and controls chemical production processes in industrial manufacturing facilities, managing equipment such as reactors, distillation columns, and pumps to ensure safe, efficient conversion of raw materials into finished chemical products. They respond to instrument readings and alarms, adjust process parameters, and perform routine maintenance tasks while adhering to strict safety protocols and environmental regulations. The role requires knowledge of chemistry, process control systems, and Australian workplace safety standards including Safe Work Australia guidelines and chemical handling legislation.
Pay
A$3,532 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- ERP and Inventory Systems
- Process Improvement Identification
- Record Management
- Written Communication