Senior Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Capacity Building Officer

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 435,000 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 are seeking a Senior Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Capacity Building Officer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. As a member of the Asset Design Waterway team you will:

• Lead activities to support the implementation of Council's Six Streams Integrated Water Strategy to help Blacktown transition to a water sensitive City that values and improves its waterways for the benefit of the community and the environment
• Lead the development and delivery of Council's industry leading WSUD Capacity Building Program, to build capability of staff and the industry to effectively manage water sensitive urban design systems
• Manage a budget and resources including the mentoring of junior staff 
• Work with a dynamic team leading water management in the industry.

If this role interests you, we would love to hear from you! 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental), Environmental Science, Asset Management or related field
• Extensive experience in developing and administering large financial budgets including scoping project costs
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of WSUD inclusive of a range of WSUD assets
• Demonstrated experience working with staff and/or industry to improve the management of WSUD assets for at least two of the following lifecycle stages; design, construction, establishment, handover, maintenance and renewal
• Demonstrated experience working with staff and industry to implement integrated water management into Council operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects to meet timeframes and budgets
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops and/or meetings to achieve desired outcomes and outputs
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders with a focus on commitment to customer service
• Current class ‘C’ driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Relevant local government experience
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting WSUD, design and construction documentation including Works as executed and standard drawings
• Demonstrated commitment to customer experience and service
• Experience in Technology One, CM9 and Microsoft Office.

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 $2,011.56 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% 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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  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 4 October 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Kristy Good on 9839 6907

Internal ref:             BCC2017