Asset Management Engineer - Section 7.11

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 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 more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 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 highly motivated Asset Management Engineer to join our Asset Planning and Support section on a permanent, full-time basis.

Your role will involve concentrating on the development industry to ensure the delivery of crucial infrastructure by preparing Works In Kind agreements. Additionally, you will be engaged in the rapidly evolving North West Sector, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to create the annual works program and the long-term infrastructure delivery plan.

You will contribute significantly to Council's Resourcing Strategy by consolidating knowledge of the North West sector into Council's Asset Management Plans to develop the most efficient delivery of infrastructure based on the financial constraints of the Long Term Financial Plan. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience of S7.11 Contribution Plan and relevant legislation and regulations
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Current class C driver’s licence
• White card (general construction induction card)
• Knowledge and experience with the preparation of S7.11 works in kind and developer agreements
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating with external customers/stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of estimates for civil works.

Desirable:

• Understanding and knowledge of Local Government and other relevant legislation and procedures
• Knowledge in development application processes
• Experience in Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Project management and negotiation skills
• Solid understanding of Development from Greenfields to Urban form
• Knowledge in Development Control Plan
• Experience in site inspections and problem solving
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

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 $2,092.02 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Car allowance
• 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 

Click here to view or download the position description.

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.

Closing date:           Friday 29 November 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Adam Cowell on 9839 6300

Internal ref:              BCC1618