Location

Kwinana, WA

Type

Permanent | Full Time | 76hrs Per Fortnight

Salary/Remuneration

($113,539 - $122,076 per annum + superannuation

Premium Recquatic Membership | 13% Superannuation | Rostered Day Off (9 Day
Fortnight)

Duties/ Responsibilities

As our new Senior Environmental Health Officer you’ll:

• Investigate, assess, and problem-solve like a pro.

• Provide expert advice, support and mentor colleagues.

• Make a real impact in a rapidly evolving, connected and liveable.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

To make an impact as our new Senior Environmental Health Officer, the successful candidate will
have:

• Environmental Health qualifications and eligibility under Public Health Act
• Strong knowledge of environmental health legislation (Food Act, Public Health Act, etc.)
• Excellent communication, investigative & leadership skills

How to apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

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Contact

For more information relating to the position please call Vicky Chui, Coordinator Environmental
Health, on 9439 0209.

Location

Redlands, QLD

Type

Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week

Salary/Remuneration

$118,666.78 to $125,907.88 Annually + 13% super

($134,093.46 - $142,275.90 inclusive of super)

Duties/ Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and inspire - Build a high-performing team culture focused on motivation, accountability, wellbeing and exceptional service delivery.
• Drive environmental health outcomes - Oversee licensing, compliance, investigations and monitoring activities across a diverse portfolio.
• Provide expert guidance - Interpret and apply environmental health legislation, regulations and local laws to complex matters.
• Represent Council - Develop strong relationships with industry bodies, government agencies, educational institutions and regional networks.
• Manage complex compliance matters - Support balanced, practical decision-making that achieves both regulatory and community outcomes.
• Deliver business excellence - Manage budgets, resources and operational priorities to ensure efficient and cost-effective services.
• Lead continuous improvement - Review processes, procedures and service delivery models to drive innovation and best practice.
• Coach and develop your team - Provide mentoring, performance leadership and professional development opportunities to support team success.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qualifications / Selection criteria

Skills and experience:

• Proven success leading and developing multidisciplinary environmental health teams.
• Significant experience applying and interpreting environmental health legislation, regulations and standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build engagement, motivation and a positive team culture.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, resources and operational performance.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse groups.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex workloads.
• Strong written communication, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience leading change, driving continuous improvement and implementing best-practice service delivery.

Eligibility:

• You'll hold a manual 'C' Class Drivers Licence
• You'll hold a Professional qualification/s in Environmental Health with the ability to be admitted as a full member of Environmental Health Australia.
• This position has been identified as working in an at risk work location or as an at risk worker for vaccine preventable diseases. In line with Council’s occupational immunisation standards, and aligned with Queensland Health recommendations, it is strongly recommended that the incumbent is protected through appropriate immunisation for this role. Vaccines relevant to this position include Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, and Q Fever. Incumbents are responsible for taking reasonable steps to protect themselves from vaccine preventable diseases.
• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

How to apply

Please include:

• A one-page cover letter outlining how you meet the role requirements
• Your current resume, detailing your skills, experience, and career history

Note:

• We do not accept email, hard copy or third-party applications.
• You may choose to use AI tools when preparing your application, but please ensure your application truthfully reflects your own experience, achievements and alignment to the role.

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Contact

For more information about this position (200523), please contact Danielle Fleming on (07) 3829 8121.

Location

Shire of Esperance, WA

Type

This is a 2 year full time fixed-term parental leave cover position.

Salary/Remuneration

$122,752 to $133,635 – PO4 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Duties/ Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the Development Services department and provide advice and direction to the team on a day to day basis.
• Provide leadership by communicating the vision and direction to the Department for program policies, standards and systems.
• Oversee implementation of the Council Plan actions relevant to the position.
• Ensure the department complies with the Shire’s statutory obligations while providing a customer centred approach to service provision.
• Manage and control annual budgets and the delivery of services in line with the approved annual budget.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qualifications / Selection criteria

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Environmental Health or Building Surveying.
• Proven experience in the leadership and supervision of a multi-disciplinary team including mentoring, coaching, empowering and coordinating staff in a local government setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to advocate, negotiate and mediate.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of statutory and legal processes relevant to Local Government.

How to apply

Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY button below and include a current Resume, a Cover Letter and statements addressing the Selection Criteria.

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Contact

Human Resources - 08 9071 0634