Location

Sydney, NSW

Type

Full Time/Term Contract up to 2 years – role to commence in early March 2027

Salary/Remuneration

$77,780 per annum plus superannuation

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge to deliver regulatory services within the Health & Building Unit.
• Participate in inspections and programs across the Environmental Health program to ensure legislative compliance.
• Participate in investigations regarding Environmental Health to assist in making informed decisions.
• Provide assistance in compiling comprehensive and accurate reports to enable informed decision making.
• Provide a higher level of customer service to reflect the City’s vision and values.
• Assist in providing comprehensive and accurate reports that enable the City to take legal action for breaches of public health and environmental health legislation.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Currently undertaking studies to obtain tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or the equivalent qualification in Environmental Health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental and public health legislation, codes and guidelines.

Position Description

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

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.

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Contact

Shelley Gallacher, Area Manager on 02 9246 7816

Location

Cairns, QLD

Type

Full -Time Permanent – 72.5 Hours Per Fortnight, 9 day fortnight as per agreement.

Salary/Remuneration

$79,898.21 - $100,358.57 per annum

Duties/ Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in safeguarding community health and wellbeing by enforcing a wide range of environmental and public health legislation. You will assess businesses and premises, investigate complaints, and take enforcement actions where necessary, all while promoting education and awareness about environmental health standards.

You will be involved in:

• Licensing and compliance monitoring
• Inspections of food premises, shared facility accommodation, tattoo studios, and other regulated businesses
• Public health risk investigations
• Environmental protection and nuisance prevention
• Emergency on-call support
• Community education and engagement

Qualifications / Selection criteria

Essential:

Qualifications & Licences

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent tertiary qualifications in an environmental health related field that qualifies for full membership of Environmental Health Australia.
• Current Qld Driver’s Licence and the ability to drive independently between all business locations to meet operational needs.
• Current Blue Card (Qld’s Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain. (No Card No Start).

Knowledge, Skills & Expertise

• Knowledge of the Food Act 2006, Public Health Act 2005, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003, Environmental Protection Act 1994, Council Local Laws and relevant legislation including their relationship to other legislation.
• Proven ability to set and meet timelines as set by legislation and departmental Key Performance Indicators.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated methodical approach to work and accuracy in record keeping.
• Excellent time management skills.

People Oriented Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated Customer service focus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to being a team member that supports motivates and participates in team discussions to achieve the team goals and corporate responsibilities.
• Communication and negotiation skills to maintain working relationships with a range of internal and external customers.
• Capacity to exercise discretion.

Desirable:

Knowledge, Skills & Expertise

• Demonstrated experience as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Demonstrated high level computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office applications and other local government information systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and delivery of educational and promotional material.

Vaccinations

• Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus and Covid-19.

How to apply

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

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Contact

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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.

Contact

Human Resources - 08 9071 0634