Blacktown City Council

Senior Coordinator Civil Operations

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 have an exciting permanent opportunity for an experienced, resilient and innovative leader to join us as the Senior Coordinator Civil Operations.

You will play a large role in delivering our vision to be the best Council in Australia.

This is a brilliant opportunity to deliver high-quality services to our community, and to be the key lead to deliver civil asset maintenance activities.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Extensive experience in local government, particularly in dealing with civil operations with day labour and contractors
• Experience working with unions
• Well developed conflict resolution skills
• A solid track record over several years in previous positions
• An excellent customer service record
• Knowledge about mobility and telematics.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant trade vocational or tertiary qualifications
• Demonstrated extensive experience in preparing detailed operational reports and work program budgets
• Demonstrated extensive experience working with and leading multi-disciplined operational work teams
• Demonstrated experience delivering civil operations works
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Demonstrated experience in delivering high level customer service in an operational work context
• Demonstrated experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations for civil maintenance work projects
• Class C driver’s licence
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Good understanding of WH&S Act and regulations.

Desirable:

• Experience working in local government civil work /operational works at a senior level
• Experience developing and deploying operational project management plans
• Experience in developing strategic plans for delivery of unit operations
• Experience in dealing with unions and resolution of staff matters.

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 $2,426.22 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Leaseback vehicle
• 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.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Wednesday 18 December 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Rose Archer on 9839 6367

Internal ref:              BCC256