Business Support Officer |4 Month Contract

• $75.10 p/h + super
• 5 month Contract (extension)
• Bankstown

About the Role

This position, Catchment Management Planner, is part of a team responsible for managing and developing strategies related to stormwater, floodplain, and integrated water cycle management in a specific city or catchment area. Below is a breakdown of the role's responsibilities and key areas of focus:

Key accountabilities include:

Strategic Planning & Development:

• Develop and implement key actions in line with the Catchment and Waterways Strategic Plan.
• Plan and execute stormwater management, floodplain management, and integrated water cycle strategies.
• Work on floodplain risk management and provide strategic advice regarding planning instruments like DCPs (Development Control Plans), LEPs (Local Environmental Plans), and Section 10.7 certificates.

Project Management:

• Commission and manage consultants and contractors.
• Handle project budgets and ensure the delivery of projects within the required financial constraints.
• Lead the preparation and review of multi-year programs for stormwater, flood, and waterway management works.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with government bodies (federal, state) to secure funding for projects.
• Work with external stakeholders, such as catchment committees, other councils, and agencies, for coordinated management.
• Coordinate consultation and negotiations for special projects, working cross-departmentally within the organization.

Research and Policy Development:

• Conduct research and provide strategic input on various issues related to Floodplain Risk Management, Stormwater Management, and Water Sensitive Urban Design.
• Ensure that stormwater, flood, and waterway management plans and works are continually reviewed and improved.

Advisory & Compliance:

• Provide expert advice on floodplain, catchment, and coastal management issues to both internal and external parties.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and planning instruments in environmental management.

Operational Coordination:

• Coordinate the development of key management plans for floodplains, stormwater, and waterways.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of ongoing projects and ensure that they align with the broader strategic objectives of the city.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in civil/environmental engineering, natural resource management, environmental science, planning, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in floodplain management or similar roles.
• Desirable: Experience in Local Government and understanding of Coastal Management Program.

Benefits of contracting through Ashdown People

• 5th largest supplier to the NSW Government
• Get paid weekly
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• Detailed onboarding & support

Please apply if you are interested. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any question, please contact [email protected] or call 0482 099 279