Location

Tallangatta, Yarra Valley & High Country (VIC)

Type

Permanent Full time

Salary/Remuneration

Attractive salary + motor vehicle

Duties/ Responsibilities

What’s my day to day look like?

Working closely with the Kernow team to deliver the Environmental Health Service;

• Undertaking food and health premises compliance inspections;
• Waste water assessments and on-site inspections;
• Investigating food safety and public health complaints;
• Providing tobacco educational visits and compliance inspections;
• Undertaking food sampling visits; and
• Investigating infectious disease notifications.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have recent experience as an Environmental Health Officer operating in a local government environment. Experience in wastewater highly regarded, but not essential, as plenty of support will be at hand. Supplementing this experience, you will possess an Environmental Health qualification, Bachelor of Health Science or other relevant tertiary qualification. Graduates of Environmental Health are also encouraged to apply as on the job training will be provided.

You will have excellent communication skills and you’ll be happy working both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment. You’ll be great with people and be able to manage different stakeholders. You will be motivated to develop professionally and embrace new technology. You will also hold a valid Australian drivers licence.

How to apply

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Location

Caboolture (QLD)

Type

Permanent Full Time

Salary/Remuneration

$76,873 - $91,222 pa

+ super (up to 12%)
+ leave loading
+ 9 day fortnight
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 3 - 5 of EBA5
72.5 hour fortnight

Duties/ Responsibilities

• With a passion for environmental health, you will bring your knowledge and experience to investigate, analyse and research a range of regulatory matters across our growing region.
• As a natural communicator, you will possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills.
• In addition, you will have the ability to interpret data obtained from a range of technical equipment, with the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold a degree or post graduate qualification in Environmental Health.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

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Location

Mildura (VIC)

Type

Full Time

Salary/Remuneration

The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $90,876.24 to $98,943.00 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Flexible working arrangements are on offer, including the ability to work from home in line with Council’s Policy, providing the ideal work / life balance.

Financial relocation assistance may be available to support a move to our region for the successful applicants.

Duties/ Responsibilities

Reporting to the Environmental Health Coordinator, 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

For more information visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs or call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.

Location

Carrara (QLD)

Type

Permanent full time

Salary/Remuneration

$124,435 - $133,901 per annum

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Duties/ Responsibilities

An opportunity has become available for an Environmental Health Officer – Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Deliver environmental health services that are complex and varied in nature, and to identify and integrate evidence-based options into practice
• Exercise independent judgement, high level problem solving and evidentiary skills to monitor, enforce and undertake complex investigations of public health legislation
• Undertake health risk assessments, research, plan, implement and/or oversee the implementation of environmental health projects and compliance programs
• High level participation in a multi-disciplinary team responding to public health incidents and disasters, and communicable disease outbreaks

Qualifications / Selection criteria

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from a recognised tertiary institution that is accredited by Environmental Health Australia
• Drivers Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Contact person

For more information contact Sheryl Hurst on (07) 5567 3200

Location

Horsham (VIC)

Type

Permanent Flexible working arrangements available

Salary/Remuneration

Band 6 ($88,644 - $96,530 per annum)

Duties/ Responsibilities

As an Environmental Health Officer you will support the provision of quality environmental health services which will enhance the health and lifestyle of the community. You will also ensure the effective and efficient administration of relevant Council policies, legislation and regulations.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

Council is seeking an Environmental Health professional with a Degree/Diploma in Applied Science, Environmental Health or a Diploma of Public Health and Certificate of Competency from the Victorian Health Department.

Experience working as an Environmental Health Officer in a regional local government or demonstrated experience in a relevant/similar field is desired with knowledge of food safety, public health and wellbeing, onsite wastewater management, tobacco control, aquatic facilities and complaint investigation.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Contact person

For a confidential conversation, please contact Coordinator Environmental Health, Jackson Hanlon on 03 5382 9777

Location

Bright (VIC)

Type

Permanent Full Time

Salary/Remuneration

Salary negotiable for the right candidate, based on Band 6 classification, $85,020

(Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023)

Monthly Rostered Day Off

Duties/ Responsibilities

Alpine Shire Council’s efficient and responsive environmental health service promotes safe health practices within our community through monitoring, educating and achieving compliance of public health standards.

Drawing on your expertise, you will assist individuals, businesses and other stakeholders to implement practices that minimise risk to the community’s health. Council’s Environmental Health team ensures that the relevant requirements of legislation are met.

Your enthusiasm and confidence will have a positive influence on those around you, and your professionalism will enhance Council’s reputation as a responsive and efficient organisation.

As part of our team, you will:

• Assess and action Food and Health Premises approvals, inspections, monitoring, and compliance.
• Assist with activities designed to keep our community safe by preventing infectious diseases by providing initiatives such as sharps disposal programs, notifiable disease investigations and public pool monitoring.
• Assess wastewater management system applications working closely with the planning department.
• Provide information, education and advice to the community and Council about public health and environmental issues.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

You will be well organised and value attention to detail. With your excellent communication skills, you will be able to develop positive relationships that promote healthy outcomes in our community. As an industry professional, you will have a good working knowledge of the applicable legislation and an understanding of enforcement and compliance procedures.

Your skills will include:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or equivalent.
• Eligible to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia Ltd
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Environmental Health in State or Local Government
• Driver licence

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Contact person

For more information contact Michelle Doherty, Environmental Health Coordinator on 03 5755 0555

Location

Gladstone (QLD)

Type

Permanent Full-time

Salary/Remuneration

$82,548.23 - $96,205.55 (9-day fortnight)
The commencement salary will depend on the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and competencies, graduate progression may apply.

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

• 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

University students currently studying a relevant degree are encouraged to apply.

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