Job No: BC1451

Location: Blacktown, NSW

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 48 residential suburbs, and population of 395,000 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 550,000. 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

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Floodplain Officer to be part of the dynamic Asset Design team and to contribute to a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders about floodplain, drainage and catchment management enquiries.

Qualifications and experience
 

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, surveying or a related field
• Considerable practical experience in the undertaking of engineering surveys and minor civil engineering designs and investigations for road and/or drainage works
• Knowledge and/or experience using GIS and computer-aided design software programs such as Civil CAD, 12D and AutoCad
• Knowledge and/or experience of land surveying, survey mark management systems, cadastral mapping and land titles systems
• Understanding in flooding, catchment management, drainage design and investigations
• Well-developed communication skills in a workplace context
• Current Class C driver’s license
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Computer literacy in basic Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• A competitive salary range of $1,375.10 - $1,540.00 (Grade 11) per week will be offered based on skills, qualifications and experience
• 35 hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 9.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and 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 tests, tests where there may be reasonable suspicion and / or post reportable incident testing for Council workers.

Best of luck.

Closing Date:           31 January 2020

Contact Officer:      Keysha Milenkovic on 9839 6901

INTERNAL REF:       BCC87