Main characteristics
- Location
- Dawes Point, New South Wales
- Company
- Randstad
- Salary
- AU$ 97000 - AU$ 113000 /per year
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- real estate & property
Job summary
job detailsPosition: Catchment Management Planner
Vision & Values: A leading organization that collaborates and innovates.
Primary Purpose of Position:
Plan, develop, adopt, and monitor innovative stormwater, floodplain, and integrated water cycle management strategies for the local council. Develop the methodology required for reviewing the 10-year program of works funded through the stormwater levy and external grant funds. Work as a key member of the City Plan and Transformation Unit, participating in multidisciplinary teams and managing special projects involving external stakeholders.
Accountabilities:
- Develop and deliver key actions outlined in the Catchment and Waterways Strategic Plan.
- Coordinate the development of Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans.
- Coordinate the development of Stormwater, Waterways, and Coastal Management Programs.
- Undertake research, develop policies, and provide advice on Floodplain Risk Management, Integrated Water Cycle Management, Stormwater Management, and Coastal Management.
- Provide strategic direction and advice related to planning instruments, Development Contributions Plans, and Section 10.7 Certificates in floodplain, estuarine, and catchment management.
- Liaise with Federal and State Government bodies for funding for floodplain, coastal, and catchment management programs.
- Undertake research and guidance on Water Sensitive Urban Design principles for capital works and planning.
- Review and prioritize stormwater, flood, and waterways management works.
- Collaborate with government agencies, Catchment Committees, and councils in the Cooks, Georges, and Duck River catchments to plan and deliver projects.
- Commission and manage consultants and external contractors.
- Manage projects under specific budgets.
- Other environmental planning functions and projects, as required.
Focus Capabilities:
- Lead Self
- Work Collaboratively
- Plan and Prioritize
Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in civil or environmental engineering, natural resource management, environmental science, planning, or equivalent.
- Minimum five years of experience in floodplain management, planning, or environmental engineering.
- Extensive experience in project management of complex projects or strategic analysis.
- Experience in addressing issues associated with floodplain planning and stormwater asset maintenance/replacement.
- Knowledge of Water Sensitive Urban Design and Integrated Water Cycle principles as it applies to an urban setting.
- Understanding of the NSW Flood Risk Management Process and Flood Prone Land Policy.
- Understanding of hydrologic modeling, hydraulic modeling (preferably in TUFLOW), and interpreting model results.
- Experience in spatial viewing software - MapInfo and/or ArcGIS.
- Understanding of the interaction between catchment management and strategic/land use planning.
- Experience with tender/technical brief preparation, budgeting, tender evaluation, procurement, and contract management.
- Experience with financial control and budget preparation, including preparing and managing grant applications.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize own time to meet projected outcomes.
- Experience in Local Government.
- Understanding of Coastal Management Programs.
Additional Information:
- Decisions associated with this position are to be made in accordance with the Delegations of Authority (Policy 186) approved by the Chief Executive Officer.
- All staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct (CP25).
- All staff are required to adhere to the local council's WHS&E Responsibilities and Authorities document (REF229) and associated policies and procedures.
- All staff are required to comply with the local council's Records and Information Management policies, procedures, and guidelines.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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Position: Catchment Management Planner
Vision & Values: A leading organization that collaborates and innovates.
Primary Purpose of Position:
Plan, develop, adopt, and monitor innovative stormwater, floodplain, and integrated water cycle management strategies for the local council. Develop the methodology required for reviewing the 10-year program of works funded through the stormwater levy and external grant funds. Work as a key member of the City Plan and Transformation Unit, participating in multidisciplinary teams and managing special projects involving external stakeholders.
Accountabilities:
- Develop and deliver key actions outlined in the Catchment and Waterways Strategic Plan.
- Coordinate the development of Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans.
- Coordinate the development of Stormwater, Waterways, and Coastal Management Programs.
- Undertake research, develop policies, and provide advice on Floodplain Risk Management, Integrated Water Cycle Management, Stormwater Management, and Coastal Management.
- Provide strategic direction and advice related to planning instruments, Development Contributions Plans, and Section 10.7 Certificates in floodplain, estuarine, and catchment management.
- Liaise with Federal and State Government bodies for funding for floodplain, coastal, and catchment management programs.
- Undertake research and guidance on Water Sensitive Urban Design principles for capital works and planning.
- Review and prioritize stormwater, flood, and waterways management works.
- Collaborate with government agencies, Catchment Committees, and councils in the Cooks, Georges, and Duck River catchments to plan and deliver projects.
- Commission and manage consultants and external contractors.
- Manage projects under specific budgets.
- Other environmental planning functions and projects, as required.
Focus Capabilities:
- Lead Self
- Work Collaboratively
- Plan and Prioritize
Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in civil or environmental engineering, natural resource management, environmental science, planning, or equivalent.
- Minimum five years of experience in floodplain management, planning, or environmental engineering.
- Extensive experience in project management of complex projects or strategic analysis.
- Experience in addressing issues associated with floodplain planning and stormwater asset maintenance/replacement.
- Knowledge of Water Sensitive Urban Design and Integrated Water Cycle principles as it applies to an urban setting.
- Understanding of the NSW Flood Risk Management Process and Flood Prone Land Policy.
- Understanding of hydrologic modeling, hydraulic modeling (preferably in TUFLOW), and interpreting model results.
- Experience in spatial viewing software - MapInfo and/or ArcGIS.
- Understanding of the interaction between catchment management and strategic/land use planning.
- Experience with tender/technical brief preparation, budgeting, tender evaluation, procurement, and contract management.
- Experience with financial control and budget preparation, including preparing and managing grant applications.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize own time to meet projected outcomes.
- Experience in Local Government.
- Understanding of Coastal Management Programs.
Additional Information:
- Decisions associated with this position are to be made in accordance with the Delegations of Authority (Policy 186) approved by the Chief Executive Officer.
- All staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct (CP25).
- All staff are required to adhere to the local council's WHS&E Responsibilities and Authorities document (REF229) and associated policies and procedures.
- All staff are required to comply with the local council's Records and Information Management policies, procedures, and guidelines.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
- experience
3 years
- skills
Catchment Planner, floodplain, stormwater.
- qualifications
- Bachelor Degree
- education
Bachelor Degree
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