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Senior Water Sensitive Urban Design Specialist

2 months ago


Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Water Sensitive Urban Design Capacity Building Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of our Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) strategy, which aims to create a more sustainable and resilient city.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and delivery of our WSUD Capacity Building Program, which aims to build the capacity of our staff and the industry to effectively manage water sensitive urban design systems.
  • Manage a budget and resources, including mentoring junior staff, to achieve program objectives.
  • Work collaboratively with a dynamic team to lead water management in the industry.
Requirements
  • 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, including 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 Qualifications
  • 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.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and conditions of employment, in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.
  • Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement.
  • Employee benefits, including leave entitlements, 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.