Location

Sydney

Type

Full Time/Permanent - This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

Salary/Remuneration

$117,487 per annum plus superannuation

Duties/ Responsibilities

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qualifications / Selection criteria

• tertiary qualifications in an environmental health related discipline
• experience in regulatory inspections and compliance
• excellent communication and negotiation skills.

How to apply

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and
criminal history check.

Apply

Contact

For more information, contact Matt Cruickshank, Acting Manager Health and Building on 02 9265 9127.

Location

City of Orange, NSW

Type

Full Time - 35hrs (flexible working arrangements available)

Salary/Remuneration

From $89,964 (plus superannuation)

Duties/ Responsibilities

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qualifications / Selection criteria

• Relevant degree qualifications in Environmental and Public Health and/or related qualification
• Current driver's licence
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check

How to apply

Apply by submitting your resume and a brief response explaining why you are a great fit for the role. Recent and soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply.

Apply

Contact

Talisa Griffiths, Environmental Health Coordinator, on 02 6393 8204.

Location

Sydney

Type

Full Time/Permanent - This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

Salary/Remuneration

$206,913 per annum plus superannuation

Duties/ Responsibilities

A rare opportunity exists for a dynamic and experienced senior manager to join our Health
and Building Unit that oversees health inspections, respond to environmental health
complaints, deliver pest control, regulate construction and building compliance, licensed
premises and fire safety.

In this role, you'll provide leadership and strategic direction to the highest standard to
achieve a safe, healthy and high-quality urban environment.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qualifications / Selection criteria

• tertiary qualifications in health, building or a related field or significant experience in a related field
• proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to articulate vision and inspire direction with diverse stakeholders, and experience in presenting complex information for non-technical audiences
• substantial expertise in health, building or related field in a complex urban environment
• demonstrated ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities, to reconcile competing priorities and develop responsive strategies.

How to apply

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and
criminal history check.

Apply

Contact

For more information, contact Andrew Thomas, Executive Manager, Planning and
Development on 02 9265 9616.

Location

Mount Gambier, SA

Type

Full -Time / Fixed Term (12-Month Contract) - 76 Hours Per Fortnight

Salary/Remuneration

Level 5 Year 1 – Level 6 Year 3 ($104,952.74 - $120,554.13)

Duties/ Responsibilities

1. Environmental and Public Health Services

• Administer and or enforce legislation in a manner that discharges Councils responsibility and reduces risk to Council.
• Act as an authorised officer and administer/enforce the provisions of the followingActs and Regulations:
  • SA Public Health Act;
  • Food Act and Regulations;
  • Supported Residential Facilities Act and Regulations, and;
  • Any other Acts, Regulations, Policies or by -laws relating to public and environmental health.
• Ensure inspections within the City of Mount Gambier are conducted in accordance with Council's inspection schedules and legislative obligations.
• Record data utilising Council’s internal systems or databases relevant to public and environmental health matters.
• Gather and document evidence and maintain professional, accurate records and files of inspections, investigations and other relevant matters.
• Attend Court and represent Council in other legal proceedings when required.
• Consult and collaborate with all relevant stakeholders on public and environmental health matters.
• Fee for service provision of Environmental and Public Health Service if required, and within resourcing capability.
• Contribute to the development of frameworks and procedures for the administration of relevant legislation.
• Work under limited direction and exercise a degree of autonomy and management of the Health Team workload in conjunction with other EHO(s).
• Management of significant projects and/or works programs and/or functions.
• Supervision of contractors.

2. Public Health Programs

• Support, advocate, promote and facilitate the provision of food safety training for food handlers.
• Support, advocate, promote and facilitate other public health initiatives where necessary.

3. Customer Service

• Provide high quality professional advice to internal and external customers.
• Ensure all requests, enquiries and complaints from internal and external customers are dealt with promptly and efficiently and in a manner which supports Council’s policies and enhances Council's image.
• Report to Council and respond to resolutions/correspondence from Council promptly and efficiently.

4. Work Health and Safety Responsibilities - Employees

• Responsible for and actively involved in, identifying, and managing risks and hazards in day -to-day activities and operations.
• Exercise appropriate care and responsibility to ensure your actions do not endanger others in the workplace within the organisation and the public.
• Take responsibility for your own health, safety and fitness at work.
• Actively participate in the organisations “Safety Always Culture”
• Participate in work related and non -work -related injury management return to work processes.

5. Other Duties

• This position maybe required to perform any duties included within the position classification (and at lower classifications where necessary) as specified by the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award, general officer classification criteria and which the incumbent has the necessary professional and technical skills.

6. Adhere to Council’s General Conditions of Employment

• Undertake other related duties as required for the effective and efficient operation within the scope of this position.
• Follow defined work health and safety legislation, policies and procedures related to the work being undertaken in order to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace.
• Follow defined information management practices, policies and procedures for all records created and received.
• Be responsible for and actively involved in identifying and managing risk in day to day activities and projects.
• Follow all defined organisational systems, policies and procedures related to the work being undertaken.
• Demonstrate and adhere to the principles of conduct and standards of behavior as defined within the Code of Conduct – Behavioural Expectations of City of Mount Gambier’s Staff Members.
• Demonstrate and uphold the organisation’s Values (Lead, Connect, Deliver) that define the standards that guide our behaviours and commitment in working to accomplish the vision and mission.
• Embrace and support council’s customer service charter.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qualifications / Selection criteria

Inherent Essential License/s, Clearances and Checks

• A satisfactory pre -employment medical examination.
• Current satisfactory National Police Certificate
• Current satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or other relevant qualification.
• Eligibility for membership of the peak professional body, Environmental Health Australia.
• A high level of professional skills, knowledge and judgement, with a customer service focus.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in accordance with organisations approved training plan.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective conflict resolution and risk mitigation skills.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, data bases and Windows software; and,
• Ability to effectively contribute as a senior team member within the Corporate and
• Regulatory Services portfolio.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications.
• Previous appointment as an authorised officer under relevant legislation.
• Professional environmental /public health experience, preferably within Local Government.

How to apply

Applicants must specifically address each of the key competencies and selection criteria, which is
available within the position description and submit with a resume including contact details for at least three referees.

Apply

Contact

Hy Truong, Manager City Development, 08 8721 2549

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