AddressAbout the role
Do you thrive on improving local flood resilience, water quality, and overall drainage efficiency?
In this role, you will support management of the City’s drainage system to improve drainage functionality, water quality and amenity, as well as ecological and community health outcomes, with respect to Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD). Working together with the City’s Drainage Engineer, Asset Management team and other professionals, you will achieve sustainable drainage and water cycle outcomes, assist in flood mitigation and delivering the City’s water strategy.
This is a unique permanent part-time opportunity (38 hours per fortnight) with significant impact on shaping sustainable development of the City’s drainage system and related assets.
A snapshot of your new role:
- Assist in developing sustainable long-term asset modelling for the City’s drainage network, incorporating WSUD and industry best practice
- Ensure performance of the City’s drainage assets through preparing sustainable asset lifecycle plans, budgets and strategies
- In collaboration with the City’s Drainage Engineer, prepare a Stormwater Management Plan and ongoing plan for drainage renewals and upgrades
- Project-manage drainage renewals, upgrades and design of new assets in consideration of WSUD
- Work with Water Corporation in relation to existing and future infrastructure requirements
- Prepare reports on issues relating to the City’s stormwater drainage network
- Provide technical advice on projects impacting the City’s stormwater system
About you:
- A relevant tertiary qualification to Water Sensitive Urban Design or similar
- Demonstrated experience managing and delivering projects, especially related to WSUD
- Proven capability developing strategies, plans and reports for complex local government issues
- High proficiency in reviewing and interpreting technical information e.g. design drawings, stormwater systems, scoping documents, construction cost estimates, asset and operational plans, etc
- Through understanding of whole-of-life costing and asset management principals
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Why apply for this role?
- A permanent part-time position, working 38 hours per fortnight for a Tier 1 local council
- $98,698.05 - $106,610.41 per annum pro rata + super
- 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
- Superannuation contribution package up to 14.5%*(conditions apply)
- Genuine commitment to learning and development opportunities
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of over 90,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Canning welcomes you to apply:
Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred). You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 *** for a confidential discussion. Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.
Applications are open until 5.00pm Monday 27 May 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
