Pullenvale Sewer Treatment Plant Operation

Closes in 30 daysClose date: 30 September 2026

About this tender

CSIRO is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) contractor to operate and maintain its sewage treatment plant located at Pullenvale in Queensland, west of Brisbane. The contractor will be responsible for qualified operator provision, routine operations and maintenance, compliance reporting, and overall plant management for this institutional site.

Frequently asked questions

The contractor must operate and maintain CSIRO's sewage treatment plant at Pullenvale, QLD. Key responsibilities include providing qualified STP operators, performing routine operations and maintenance, managing compliance reporting, and overseeing plant management for the institutional site.
The plant is located at Pullenvale in Queensland, west of Brisbane, in the South East Queensland region.
CSIRO requires a Subject Matter Expert (SME) contractor with expertise in sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance.
The tender reference number is CSIRORFT2026017.
This tender is categorised under Water & Sewage, specifically Water & Sewage Treatment Plant Management.

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