Creeks Project Officer

4 months ago

Blacktown, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

**Job No**:BC2936***

**Location**:Blacktown, NSW***

***:
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.

**About the opportunity**

Blacktown City is experience rapid growth and development, and Council has a commitment to achieving a balance between economic, social and environmental considerations, and to conserve local biodiversity.
- Fixed term full time position up to June 2025
- Focus on creek, water sensitive urban design assets (WSUD) and riparian projects
- Assist in the implementation of Council's Biodiversity Strategy and Environmental Stormwater Management Program The position of Creeks Project Officer will ensure on-ground stormwater projects, such as sediment and rubbish removal in waterways, is undertaken effectively and efficiently.

This position will be responsible for the management of creek line restoration and rehabilitation projects, riparian restoration and Environmental Stormwater Management Program projects, the supervision of on-ground environmental worksite activities and contractors, the compilation, management and administration of contracts relating to environmental management, and the provision of expert advice and assistance to Council and the community in relation to bush land and wetland activities.

**Qualifications and experience**

**Essential**:

- Tertiary qualifications in a related field such as Bush Regeneration, Conservation and Land Management, Horticultural Science, Natural Resource Management or Environmental Science
- Demonstrated experience supervising contractors and managing contracts
- Experience managing budgets and projects
- Ability to interpret regulation and policy.
- Current class C driver's licence.

**Desirable**:

- 12 months experience in a similar work environment
- Demonstrated experience working with wetland and WSUD maintenance projects
- Demonstrated experience in administering and reporting on environmental grants.

**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 $1.560.32 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.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing date: Friday 30 August, 11.59 pm**

**Contact officer: Carolyn Adamcewicz on 9839 5901**

**Internal ref: Term contract - June 2025

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