Ku-ring-gai Council

Water and Catchments Program Leader

Water and Catchments Program Leader

• Salary $106,323.88 to $123,335.16 p/a + super
• Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.

About the role

Reporting to the Natural Areas Team Leader, this role will see you provide technical advice and assist in the management of natural areas with particular emphasis on waterway, catchment and sustainable water management.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement water and catchment management plans and policies
• Provide technical information, advice, and training on riparian, catchment, WSUD, and flood management
• Assist in Council’s planning processes, including Local Environment Plans and Development Control Plans
• Conduct research and testing for waterway and catchment health, and report on outcomes
• Monitor and test Council’s stormwater harvesting reuse projects and water treatment devices
• Manage catchment management projects and budgets
• Coordinate Council’s Flood Risk Management Committee and Flood Risk Management Plan process

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications and / or extensive experience in a relevant discipline (natural systems, catchment management or water management)
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• Experience providing high level technical advice on natural area management (catchment management, water management, flooding and contaminated lands)
• Experience in the development, implementation and review of strategies and policies
• Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of relevant local government, environmental and planning legislation (State and Commonwealth)
• Competent in the use of MS Office programs, GIS and database software
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles  
• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more Contact Sophia Findlay on 02 9424 0853

Closes: 11:30pm, Friday 14 February 2024

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer