Senior Drainage Engineer (Development Assessment)

Please note: This position is being recruited through Public Sector People. To apply for this position, please click here. Applications submitted through the Blacktown City Council website may not be considered.

Previous applicants will continue to be considered.

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our Drainage Development Assessment team within our Asset Design section. 

We are looking for an engineer with extensive experience in assessing development applicants, with experience in water sensitive urban design and flooding. This role has a focus on major and complex development applications and is a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Experience in floodplain and stormwater (drainage) management
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Solid work experience in GIS packages, computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications and experience in AutoCAD, 12D and water engineering applications such as DRAINS, HEC-RAS, RAFTS, TUFLOW, WaterRIDE and MUSIC
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to determine and adapt management approaches for a broad range of floodplain and stormwater management situations
• Comprehensive understanding of Blacktown City Council’s stormwater and integrated water management requirements
• Understanding of water-sensitive urban design and other stormwater management devices, including on-site detention and stormwater proprietary devices
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Current class C driver's licence.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineering Qualifications and National Engineering Registration
• Experience in assessing drainage and flooding development applications in a local government context
• Experience in TRIM and Technology One.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,092.25 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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To apply for this position, please click here.

If you have any enquiries, please contact Alex Scott:

Phone: 0424 150 589

Closing date:           Friday 5 April, 11.59 pm   

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