1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsPrevious applicants need not apply.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.Previous applicants need not apply.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 $24.8 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 OpportunityWe have an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for an environmental professional to join our Waterways team as the Waterway Projects Officer.The Purpose Of This Role Is ToDevelop and implement activities to support the implementation of Council's Environmental stormwater management program and Six streams integrated water strategy, to help Blacktown transition to a water sensitive City, that values and improves its waterways for the benefit of the community and the environmentDevelop and deliver the waterway health planning, monitoring, and community awareness programs to inform catchment management activities, to improve waterway health and enhance liveability for our community.EssentialQualifications and experienceDegree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or Natural Resources ManagementMinimum 2 years’ work experience in a similar work environmentDemonstrated knowledge in catchment management issues, ecosystem health and freshwater urban stream management and ecologyDemonstrated ability to engage with the community to understand community values and uses of waterwaysDemonstrated experience in project management including managing contractors to meet timeframes and within budgetExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenExperience in the use of Microsoft OfficeDemonstrated commitment to deliver good customer serviceDemonstrated experience in interpretation and analysis of complex data to inform decision makingGood interpersonal skills to effectively work with internal and external stakeholdersCurrent class C driver’s licence.DesirableExperience in the use of InDesign softwareExperience in the use of CM9 and Technology OneExperience in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including ESRI ArcGIS and QGIS or similar.Remuneration And BenefitsThe salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.Entry level for this position starts at $1,798.21 per week35-hour working weekOpportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangementEmployee 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 safetyBlacktown 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 DescriptionClick here to view or download the position description.Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.Best of luck.Closing date: Friday 13 June 2025, 11.59 pmContact officer: Keysha Milenkovic on 9839 6901Internal ref: BCC2055Apply NowSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blacktown City Council by 2xGet notified about new Project Officer jobs in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia.Executive Assistant and Project CoordinatorSydney, New South Wales, Australia 17 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoProject Coordinator – Commercial Fit-Outs (6-Month Contract)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 13 hours agoProject Officer, Operations and Program Support UnitSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 21 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$80,000.00-A$95,000.00 2 days agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoResearch Project Officer (Neurofeedback Program) #1124Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia 9 hours agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoRegents Park, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoHunters Hill, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$500.00-A$550.00 1 day agoWestmead, New South Wales, Australia A$80,000.00-A$90,000.00 18 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 7 hours agoProject Officer, Reporting and System PerformanceSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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