Civil Asset Maintenance Overseer

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 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 644,000. 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.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage 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 are seeking a highly experienced and motivated individual to join our Civil Asset Maintenance team on a permanent, full-time basis. Our team carries out a varied range of operational and capital works within our road reserve, waterways and reserves.

You will have the Contractor management skills, be adept at using computers, and able to look at issues with a holistic approach for providing recommendations. This role will help formulate strategies to maintain Council's civil infrastructure at the highest service standards, and from time to time assist in the implementation of the infrastructure asset improvement programs. 

An ideal candidate will liaise with customers, and the community as required. If you believe you have the right skill set and like working with a high performing team, then this is the role for you!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Trade qualification or Certificate IV in a related field
• Extensive experience in the application of skills in all aspects of the job
• Solid knowledge of application of skills in complex areas of the job
• Demonstrated communication skills when responding to internal and external customers
• Current class ‘C’ driver's licence.

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 $1,663.50 per week, plus an additional 10.32% in accordance with Council's flexibility agreement
• 41-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Leaseback vehicle
• 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 20 September, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Jeff McDonald on 9839 6208 

Internal ref:              BCC1569