
Water Sensitive Urban Design
5 days ago
**Job No**:BC2938***
**Location**:Blacktown, NSW***
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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**
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, self-driven, and talented professional who is passionate about Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) assets, on a full-time, term contract basis for up to 5 years.
The role primarily involves field inspection, including risk and condition assessment of WSUD assets, establishing asset handover processes, ensuring continuous improvement of WSUD assets, and working closely with the Asset Engineer to enhance asset renewal forecasting, maintenance planning and annual budget submissions.
**Qualifications and experience**
**Essential**:
- Tertiary qualifications in civil or environmental engineering, or TAFE Certificate of trade or equivalent in a relevant field
- Experience in the construction and maintenance of WSUD assets
- Demonstrated experience in the establishment, handover and maintenance of WSUD assets
- Demonstrated experience in the interpretation of WSUD design and specifications
- Demonstrated ability to work with key stakeholders to solve problems
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Current class ‘C’ driver’s licence.
**Desirable**:
- Relevant local government experience
- Experience in the use of ESRI GIS software
- Availability to work flexible working hours
- Understanding and demonstrated experience in asset collection, risk management and condition assessment
- Staff and contractor supervision experience
- WorkCover approved General Induction for Construction Work in NSW
- Experience in TechnologyOne including CiAnywhere.
**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, plus an additional 10.32% in accordance with Council's flexibility agreement
- 41-hour working week
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
- 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 6 September 2024, 11.59 pm**
**Contact officer: Dilip Tiwari on 9839 5941**
**Internal ref: Term contract - 5 years
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