Senior Coordinator Strategic Projects

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome 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 dynamic and experienced individual to provide a range of high-level strategic and business support to the Director Corporate Services and the directorate on a permanent, full-time basis.

This role involves leading special projects determined by the Director Corporate Services which align with core directorate and organisational priorities. Responsibilities include: 

• providing expert advice 
• managing internal communications and implementing strategies to support improved data analysis
• enhancing information management and reporting in collaboration with the responsible managers and key staff
• supporting the alignment of organisational strategy within the directorate and broader organisation
• contributing to the business planning, overseeing budget expenditure, and coordinating and monitoring key projects and customer service priorities.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree qualifications in in Project Management, Business, or a related field
• Experience in managing and delivering projects
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, monitoring and closure
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholder engagement and reporting
• Ability to motivate and guide project teams
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks
• Adaptability, being able to adjust to changing project requirements and circumstances
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in project documentation and execution
• Extensive experience in local and/or state government
• Ability to work autonomously with multiple competing priorities within tight timeframes
• Proven ability to work as part of a team across multiple sections, directing professional or other staff in the planning, implementation and review of major projects
• High level computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications
• Current class C drivers licence.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the functions of Council
• Availability to work flexible hours.

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 $2,623.25 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% 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 26 September 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Sonia Davis on 9839 6204

Internal ref:              BCC2074