Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Compliance 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 motivated Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Compliance Officer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. 

As a member of the Asset Design Waterway Team you will: 

• Lead activities to support the implementation of Council's Six Streams Integrated Water Strategy to help Blacktown transition to a water sensitive City that values and improves its waterways for the benefit of the community and the environment
• Assist in the development and delivery of Council's industry leading WSUD Compliance Program to ensure effective management of water sensitive urban design systems on private properties
• Provide technical expertise and advice in the areas of business administration, record keeping, procurement, invoicing and payments
• Work with a dynamic team leading water management in the industry.

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

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Public Management, Records Management and/or related field
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving skills and critical thinking, including the ability to determine and adapt management approaches for a broad range of situations
• Demonstrated experience working with internal and external stakeholders inclusive of contractors and the community
• Understanding of Council policies and statutory responsibilities relating to the development approvals for private WSUD systems
• Demonstrated experience in managing record keeping systems
• Demonstrated ability to implement local government procurement, invoicing and payment systems
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people
• Computer literacy in basic Microsoft Office applications with good knowledge of spreadsheet software packages and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Current class ‘C’ drivers licence.

Desirable:

• Experience working in local government
• Demonstrated experience in use of CM9 and Technology One
• Demonstrated knowledge in catchment and waterway management issues inclusive of WSUD.

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.

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 16 August 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Kristy Good on 9839 6907

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