Resource Management Enforcement Officer

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

A term contract, full-time opportunity exists for a motivated Resource Management Enforcement Officer for up to 2 years. 

This role requires a self starter to undertake an exciting project to reduce illegal dumping in local hot spots, and offers a unique opportunity to deliver a large scale community behaviour change project at the largest Council in NSW. The project involves working with the community to reduce the amount of household clean up material that is incorrectly disposed of. Throughout this project you will work with various community groups, real estate and other departments. 

You will be responsible for investigating reports of illegal dumping, gathering evidence and working with internal and external stakeholders. 

Join a great team who delivers change to our community!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in environment, educational or community regulation disciplines or related field
• Solid experience required in local government and/or development of strategies and policies
• Demonstrated experience and skills in the research, analysis, development and management of projects, plans and policies
• Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations, write correspondence, complex reports and applications
• Strong time management skills essential, with proven ability to manage several projects at once, prioritise accordingly, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Current driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Ability to interpret and implement relevant regulation and policy and ensure Council’s processes and procedures comply
• Well-developed negotiation skills and conflict resolution capabilities
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Availability to work flexible working hours
• Ability to work within a team environment.

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 $1,730.04 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Car allowance
• 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 31 January 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Holly Marshall on 9839 6536

Internal ref:              Term contract - 2 years