Location

Sydney (NSW)

Type

Full Time/Permanent

$124,111.00 - $141,051.00 per annum plus superannuation

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month (19-day month)

Duties/ Responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as a Senior Environmental Health Officer.

As the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you’ll play a key role in leading investigations and enforcing regulations in the management of pests on public land, while also handling a wide range of public and environmental health matters.

You’ll work collaboratively with local authorities, stakeholders, and the community to promote environmental health and sustainability.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

We’re looking for someone with:

• a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science (Environmental Health or equivalent)
• experience in successfully delivering environmental health functions, including inspections, investigations, and enforcement
• knowledge and hands-on experience applying public and environmental health legislation, policies, and guidelines.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Contact person

For more information, contact Josh Bradshaw, Standards and Policy Manager on 02 9246 7323.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.

Location

Townsville (QLD)

Type

3 year full time contract

Duties/ Responsibilities

The Team Manager provides leadership and policy advice for all aspects of environmental health including disaster management. They are involved in the strategic direction, management, establishment of outcomes and priorities for all aspects of Environmental Health issues, and manages the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and strategies to optimise the effective regulation of local, state and federal legislation specific to the functions of disaster management, public health, environmental protection, shelters and evacuation centres, pandemics, personal appearances and food safety.

The Team Manager Environmental Health is a Leadership role with clear expectations for role-modelling the performance standards, values, behaviours and attitudes that are integral to our workplace culture and stakeholder reputation as an organisation of excellence. The Team Manager plays a key role in advising the Senior Leadership Team and working collaboratively across the Leadership Team to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville community.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

The ideal applicant will have the relevant tertiary / professional qualifications in Environmental Health or a related field (postgraduate qualification in Business Management highly desirable) and demonstrated track record of success as a Senior Manager in a large diverse organisation, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with particular emphasis in the areas of consultation, advocacy, negotiation, influencing, conflict resolution and assertiveness in order to resolve issues and meet changing organisational needs.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Contact person

For more information contact Jacky Donald, Talent Acquisition Officer on 07 4727 9634 or jacky.donald@townsville.qld.gov.au

Location

Mildura (VIC)

Type

2x Full Time Positions

Salary/Remuneration

The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $93,602.60 to $101,911.16 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Duties/ Responsibilities

The role includes carrying out statutory functions of an Environmental Health Officer under the Food Act 1984, Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Environmental Health Protection Act 2017, Tobacco Act 1987 and other legislated or general tasks related to the position.

A key component of the role will be to conduct routine inspections of registered businesses (food, accommodation, hairdressing and beauty premises, tattooists, caravan parks) to ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The role will also be responsible for investigating communicable disease outbreaks and public health complaints, including noise complaints.

Other tasks include conducting education and enforcement inspections of tobacco retailers and mandatory smoke-free locations, as well as inspections and approval of onsite wastewater treatment (septic) systems.

Working with us will provide you with diverse experience, and you will be mentored with one-on-one coaching with your Coordinator. You will also be provided with a range of professional development opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• A Diploma or Degree in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent.
• It is desirable to have two years’ experience working as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Member (or to be eligible to become a member) of Environmental Health Professionals Australia
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one.
• Current Drivers Licence.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

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Contact person

Want to know more? Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.

Location

Launceston (TAS)

Type

Permanent full-time

Salary/Remuneration

Grade 4/5

We welcome applications from graduates eager to progress their career in Environmental Health. A development pathway is available, providing hands-on experience and continued learning opportunities.

Duties/ Responsibilities

The Environmental Health team creates and maintains a healthy and sustainable environment for our community through the promotion and protection of public and environmental health. The role of the Environmental Health Officer (EHO) is to protect and improve public and environmental health by delivering, enforcing, and educating people in statutory food, public and environmental health risk and evidence based programs.

Ensuring the City of Launceston provides best practice compliance services to the community in conserving, enhancing, and promoting our environment for the health, wellbeing, and amenity of our community.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of our values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills including:

o Written and verbal communication
o Conflict resolution and negotiation skills o Ability to work autonomously and in a team
o Customer service
o Problem solving

• Demonstrated ability to professionally and autonomously undertake regulation and compliance with diverse client groups that is proactive and customer orientated, displaying strong interpersonal skills and the ability to make and communicate decisions, manage conflict and influence outcomes, whilst being resilient and flexible.
• Demonstrate strong personal management skills to consistently achieve high quality work outputs, the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and capacity to embrace technological advancements and improvements in regulatory methods.
• Manage and achieve objectives, multi-task and effectively coordinate inputs from stakeholders.
• Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent qualifications to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Health, with the ability to accept authorisations and delegations as an Environmental Health Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

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Contact person

For further information, please contact Nikki Folo, Acting Team Leader Environmental Health on 03 6323 3216.

Location

Gladstone (QLD)

Type

Permanent Full Time Opportunity
9-day fortnight

Salary/Remuneration

$102,034.45 plus super and annual certified agreement increase (% currently being negotiated).
The commencement salary will depend on the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and competencies, graduate progression may apply.
University students currently studying a relevant degree are encouraged to apply.

• We are fortunate to live in an attractive, growing region and proud to provide opportunity for personal growth and career development for our employees.
• We offer opportunities to grow your career within a progressive local government organisation and work in a high performing team that values your contribution.
• You will be rewarded with a competitive salary including generous superannuation and a flexible roster that supports a generous work-life balance.

• We offer a range of employee benefits including free physiotherapy, support services and discounted health cover and fitness memberships.

Duties/ Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to effectively and efficiently monitor and assess the level of public health and environmental protection within the community, to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

The purpose of this position is to effectively and efficiently monitor and assess the level of public health and environmental protection within the community, to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
You will bring:

• Degree in Environmental Health (or a related discipline) together with relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
• Eligible to become a member of Environmental Health Australia.
• Knowledge of, and experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation, Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable working with a diverse range of customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Please be advised that as a condition of employment, may be required to complete a criminal history check, a pre-employment medical or a skills assessment.

Contact person

For more information contact the Recruitment Officer on 07 4976 6981 or employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au