Senior Floodplain Management Officer

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.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage 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 suitably qualified and experienced Senior Floodplain Management Officer on a permanent, full-time basis, to be part of our Asset Design team, to provide stewardship for Council’s floodplains.

You will be required to work with specialist consultants to prepare flood, and floodplain risk management studies. You will provide a professional and technical advice on matters relating to floodplains, stormwater infrastructure, and overland flow paths to our internal and external customers. Additionally, the position will be responsible for managing and organising flooding information.

If this role interests you, we would love to hear from you! 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental), or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing or reviewing flood studies, floodplain risk management studies and plans within budget, time and quality standards
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, reports and submissions describing flooding information in plain English
• Demonstrate experience in managing and working with multiple internal and external stakeholders and managing multiple projects with conflicting priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in the use of GIS, hydraulic and hydrological applications such as QGIS, WaterRIDE, TUFLOW, WBNM and DRAINS
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Current class ‘C’ driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer membership of Engineers Australia or ability to obtain
• Experience in Local Government.

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 $2,011.56 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.

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.

Closing date:           Friday 23 August 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Naomi Harris on 9839 6315

Internal ref:              BCC2018