Blacktown City is the largest local government area in NSW with an estimated population of 435,000 residents and a projected population of 540,000 by 2041. Our 15 elected Councillors are supported by over 2,000 staff who cover administrative and outdoor activities. Blacktown is in the heart of Western Sydney, 35 kilometres from the Sydney CBD and spread across 247 square kilometres and 54 suburbs. It is a progressive and diverse City, and an important contributor to the growth of the greater Sydney region. The day-to-day operations of Blacktown City are led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is the contact between the elected Councillors and Blacktown City’s administrative body. We have a strong team-based culture where people enjoy the work they do and the people they work with. We aim to have an equitable and diverse workplace. We continually strive to be a local government employer of choice. We offer a fair and flexible approach to work with wide-ranging staff benefits. We are committed to ensuring all employees have equal access to opportunities, including learning and development, promotion and recruitment. We continually promote our organisational values of teamwork, customer focused, innovation, and commitment to safety. Be part of our journey. For career opportunities at Blacktown City Council visit www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au. Defence experience welcome.
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Congratulations Dr Elie Chami 👏🏼 Vitex is a wonderful, innovative business based in Blacktown, and a great friend to Council.
Vitex is extremely proud to announce our Chairman, Mr Elie Chami, was conferred with the honour of a doctor of letters (honouris causa) for his contributions to the local economy, industry and community. He is now Dr Elie Chami and it is fair to say we are all delighted to share this achievement.
Congratulations to Marti Fletcher one of our dedicated Electricians, for winning the 2024 Westfields Local Hero award for her work with the Blacktown Women’s Shed, an initiative of Blacktown Area Community Centres Inc. As part of the award, Westfield has provided Marti a community grant of $20,000 to support her work at Blacktown Women’s Shed, helping to expand its impact in our local community. Marti made history as the first female fully qualified electrician in NSW in 1990, and continues to share her skills and experience as a volunteer at Blacktown Women’s Shed; all while working full-time at Council. Marti would like to thank everyone who voted for her and for their continued support of her work within the community. Congratulations Marti, this is a well-deserved win, we are so proud of your achievement!
We are honoured to be awarded the prestigious title of NSW Overall Sustainable Cities Winner for 2024 at the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards! 🏆 KAB NSW Sustainable Cities Assessor, Peter Clark, commended Blacktown’s sustainability initiatives, stating, 'Blacktown City Council’s dedication to sustainability serves as an inspiring model for cities everywhere. The collaborative approach between Council and the community drives their various initiatives which is a testament to the power of community, innovation, and a shared vision for a sustainable future.' The efforts of our teams have also been recognised across the following categories: 🏆Communication & Engagement Award winner for our Multi Engagement for Multi-Unit Dwellings project 🏆Heritage & Culture Award winner for Blacktown Arts Makers Space with Tarni Eastwood. In addition, we extend our congratulations to Caddies Creek Public School, within Blacktown City, who received highly commended in the Young Legends category. Well done to everyone involved!
Last week we celebrated winning not one but 2 awards in the Better Future Sydney Design Awards. The Sydney Design Awards program recognises and celebrates the creativity and courage of those who are leading the way. Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) walked away with a silver award in the Architecture – Public and Institutional category. Meanwhile, Blacktown Exercise and Sports Technology (BEST) Hub took home a Gold Award in the Architecture – Public and Institutional category. Thank you to @armarchitecture and @samcrawfordarchitects for their impeccable design work and well done to everyone involved.
Congratulations to all involved in the project design and delivery of BEST! 👏 We are honoured that BEST has received another UDIA award in 2024.
At Blacktown City Council we are delivering projects that demonstrate that Western Sydney deserves, and can have, excellent buildings and facilities. I am honoured to share that Blacktown Exercise, Sports and Technology Hub (BEST) has been announced as the winner of the prestigious UDIA NSW 2024 President’s Award. Already a winner of the 2024 UDIA Design Award, the BEST hub, located at Blacktown International Sports Park, is a significant part of our long-term vision for the transformation of Blacktown City’s future. ‘BEST’ provides state-of-the-art facilities for training, sports medicine, rehabilitation, research and education, also offering accommodation, a large café-restaurant and a physical literacy space for people of all ages and abilities. It serves as a vibrant community hub supporting local and national teams and community groups, while playing a key role in developing the next generation of sporting talent. Led by Council’s City Architect, Bill Tsakalos, ‘BEST’ was designed by ARM Architecture and constructed by Buildcorp, with Architectus designing the landscape and physical literacy area. Congratulations and well done to the entire project design and delivery team, and to all those who collaborated to deliver excellence. Thank you to our partners operating the facility: Australian Catholic University, Sydney West Sports Medicine, WentWest - Western Sydney PHN, Delaware North and AFL - Australian Football League.
Remembering Uncle Wes: On Dharug Country, our First Nations communities significantly enrich Blacktown City’s cultural landscape. Within those communities are unique individuals who leave their indelible mark on us. Uncle Wes Marne AM, a Bigambul man and Elder, was one of those people. Born in 1922, Uncle Wes lived in Mount Druitt for over 50 years of his 102 years. He passed away on Saturday morning, 31 August 2024. Uncle Wes was a deeply respected Elder, an advocate for Country, a treasured member of our community and an educator. He shared his love of First Nations culture and worked tirelessly to share stories and knowledge in schools, universities, and yarning circles across Australia. More detail here: https://lnkd.in/g5XBbQ35 Image of Uncle Wes by Photographer Jamie James. Used with permission from the family of Uncle Wes. Please be advised that a service to honour and celebrate the life of Uncle Wes Marne AM will be held this Friday 6th of September at 10.30 am at Graveside in the Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St, Minchinbury.
On Wednesday we celebrated Jersey Day to promote organ donation. It is an opportunity to raise awareness on how to become an organ and tissue donor, and to have that important conversation with our loved ones. Jersey Day was inspired by the gift of life that Nathan Gremmo gave to 6 people when he became an organ donor at the age of 13. Our Council team held a special gathering in the Civic Plaza on Wednesday 28 August in recognition of Jersey Day where all staff donned their favourite jerseys to support this great cause. Learn more about how it all started here - https://lnkd.in/dJq5MJG
We are immensely proud of Marti Fletcher, Council’s multi-talented electrician from our Building Construction and Maintenance team, for being nominated as a ‘2024 Westfield Local Hero Finalist’. Despite her busy work schedule, Marti never fails to give up her valuable personal time volunteering at Blacktown Women's Shed. Marti was instrumental in the re-opening of the Women’s Shed last year. The facility is run in partnership with Blacktown Area Community Centres Inc. and Blacktown City Council, and provides a ‘safe space’ for women in our City – a place they can call their ‘own’ where they come together to bond, build, learn and grow. Marti has worked tirelessly to help rebuild the Women’s Shed equipping it with appropriate tools and resources. She loves sharing her wealth of knowledge with women at the Shed, teaching them how to use a variety of tools. Marti also dedicates her time to promoting sustainability and looking after our environment, and is committed to her mission of creating a positive, safe and inclusive space for women in our City to connect and grow. Marti’s work to help support and empower women in our City is commendable. Thank you and well done Marti, we are proud of your passion and commitment. #westfieldlocalheroes
BEST continues to serve as a vibrant community hub while supporting National teams like the Future Matildas program. Our facility is not only serving the community but also playing a key role in developing the next generation of Australia’s female football talent. Thanks to our partnership with Football Australia and Leah Blayney, the Future Matildas program is thriving at BEST, providing aspiring athletes with first class facilities and opportunities to excel. We're proud to see our community continue to make the most of this incredible space alongside users like the Future Matildas. Come and be a part of the action!
At Blacktown City Council we are proud to have played a small part in Darshanik Aryal’s journey – from being a passionate and committed Blacktown City Youth Ambassador, to earning a spot at Harvard University to pursue a degree in government and economics. Darshanik served as school captain at James Ruse Agricultural High School before being named our City’s Youth Ambassador for 2022-23. Driven by his passion, Darshanik worked diligently with our Mayor and Councillors to represent the youth in our city. He has been focussed on advocating for youth mental health amongst other projects that he championed during his term. It is great to see our youth ambassadors become agents for positive change for our young residents. Congratulations and well done to Darshanik for pursuing his passion. We are proud to recognise your achievements that will continue to inspire many young people in our city. For more than 40 years, our Youth Ambassador program has provided our young people the chance to gain invaluable experience representing Blacktown City, and we hope that the insights and experiences you gained at Council as our City’s youth ambassador will continue to reward you. Wishing you all the success in your new journey at Harvard. Pictured with late Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM and CEO Kerry Robinson OAM.