Job application closing date

Applications close at 10.00 pm on 24 September 2023

Location

Footscray, Melbourne (VIC)

Job type

Full-time

Salary/Remuneration

Band 6 ($94,440 - $102,322 plus 11.0% Super plus monthly
Accrued Day Off
Salary negotiable depending on Qualifications and Experience

(Graduates are encouraged to apply)

Duties/ Responsibilities

The Environmental Health team is responsible for the delivery and coordination of all Environmental Health Statutory functions, including food safety, infectious disease control, tobacco control, community education and nuisance complaints. You will play a key role in protecting the public health in our communities through monitoring, educating and achieving compliance of public health standards.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• Tertiary qualification in Bachelor of Applied Science (Public and Environmental Health) or equivalent is essential
• Respond to the Key Selection Criteria.
• The capability to understand and effectively communicate legislative requirements and processes to a diverse range of businesses
• Self-motivated, with well-developed written and verbal communication skills, to achieve and deliver positive outcomes
• The ability to analyse problems and provide solutions with a strong attention to detail.
• A flexible, adaptable and effective approach and managing work priorities when performing duties
• Self-motivated, with well-developed conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Able to work within a team environment, independently and collaboratively
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

To express your interest in this role, please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and suitability in support of your application by the closing date listed and addressed to Foti Beratis.

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Contact Person

For more information contact Sandee Paterson, Acting Coordinator Environmental
Health on 03 9688 0566

Job application closing date

Applications close at 11.59 pm on Friday 29 September 2023

Location

Blacktown (NSW)

Job type

Term contract - until 30 June 2025

Salary/Remuneration

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,663.50 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Duties/ Responsibilities

We have an exciting full-time, term contract opportunity until the end of June 2025, for a suitably qualified professional with a passion for engagement to lead and deliver our erosion and sediment education program. This role is based in our Environment section and the successful applicant will:

• develop, implement, review and report on Council's clean creeks education program
• manage the clean creeks education program budget in accordance with ESMP objectives and specified timeframes
• provide expertise and advice to internal stakeholders and the development industry on legislative requirements for building site sediment controls, penalties for breaching these requirements, and best practice strategies
• develop and disseminate educational material and training to increase the capacity of the development industry to implement best practice erosion and sediment control measures.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

Essential:

• Degree in Environmental management, sustainability or related field, or equivalent qualification from an advanced tertiary institution
• Solid working experience in the development of environmental education materials, strategies, policies and programs related to the environmental field of work
• Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations, write strategies, education materials and reports
• Current class C driver's licence
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Computer literacy in basic Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Desirable:

• Relevant local government experience
• Excellent knowledge and application of best practice erosion and sediment control measures
• Sound knowledge of environmental legislative requirements for the building industry
• Experience in managing a budget

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Contact Person

For more information, contact Julie Redhi on (02) 9839 6514

Job application closing date

Applications close on 15 October 2023

Location

Rockhampton (QLD)

Job type

Permanent Full Time

Salary/Remuneration

Total remuneration value of up to $123,756 p.a. is comprised of:

· A salary between $80,851 - $108,466 p.a.

· 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

· 17.5% leave loading

Other Benefits Include:

· Generous Salary Sacrificing

· Access to paid parental leave

· Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Corporate membership discounts

· Access to the Fitness Passport

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Deliver complex regulatory and non-regulatory environmental health services across CQ Health to protect, promote and prevent risks to the community arising from environmental health hazards that impact on the natural and built environment and human health.
• Demonstrate expertise, skill and knowledge, commensurate with the level of experience, to undertake routine environmental health services and incident response, implement projects and research, under the supervision and professional guidance of a more senior environmental health officer.
• Develop ability to use evidence-based practice to investigate, enforce and prosecute in a court of law, relevant health legislation, in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and in line with contemporary investigatory practice, under the supervision of a more senior environmental health officer.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

• The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification that is accredited by the Environmental Health Australia or deemed eligible for appointment by the Queensland (Qld) Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee.
• Qualifications and/or licences in a related field (e.g., pest management, water/sewerage operations) would be well regarded.

Non-mandatory:

• While not mandatory, experience in Environmental Health will be highly regarded.
• Proof of identity documents: Candidates must provide certified copies of requested proof of identity documents for the purposes of General Criminal History and National Police Certificate checks.
• Licence to operate vehicle: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Travel: Travel throughout the health service may be required as part of this position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include your current CV or resume, including referees and a short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.

Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

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Contact Person

For more information, contact Angela Rea on (07) 4920 6990.

Job application closing date

Applications close on 27 October 2023

Location

Mount Gambier (SA)

Job type

Full-time Permanent

Salary/Remuneration

This position is classified (depending on qualifications and experience) at Level 4 (currently $85,382.59 - $91,323.81 per annum) to Level 6 (currently $100,569.33 - $107,174.66 per annum) of the City of Mount Gambier Administration Staff Agreement No.12 2022.

• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Graduate candidates will be considered.

Duties/ Responsibilities

The Environmental Health Officer is required to establish and deliver professional services within the Health Team including provision of high-quality professional advice to internal and external customers and ensuring Council’s legislative requirements under relevant legislation are met.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

About you:
• Currently undertaking or completed a tertiary qualification 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.
• Ability to effectively contribute as a team member within the Corporate and Regulatory Services portfolio.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

Applications must specifically address the key competencies and selection criteria and be submitted with a resume including contact details for at least three referees.

Applications must be submitted via email to Organisational Department Team
city@mountgambier.sa.gov.au

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Contact Person

For a confidential conversation please call Nicole Dodds, Environmental Health Officer
08 8721 2532

Location

Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)

Type

Full Time

Salary/Remuneration

$81,660.73 - $90,066.99 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

(Administrative Grade 5)

Duties/ Responsibilities

As the Environmental Health Program Coordinator, you will work closely with the AHCWA Aboriginal Environmental Health Model of Care Sub Committee (the Committee). Your primary responsibility is to facilitate the development of a comprehensive, co-designed, evidence-based AEH MoC. This model will prioritise community capacity building, prevention, and health promotion, aligning with the Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Framework and current procurement policies.

Key responsibilities include coordinating subcommittee activities, conducting consultations, and ensuring the AEH MoC meets contemporary requirements. You will also collaborate with the Department of Health project partners, participate in project planning, and provide advice on environmental and public health issues.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Demonstrated experience in a project management role.
• An understanding of current practices, the policy environment, and an ability to provide advice on a broad range of issues relating to environmental and public health.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, mediate, negotiate and achieve results in environmental and public health context.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and key relationship issues.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, coupled with the ability to prepare and deliver written reports and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly relating to negotiation, conflict resolution, decision making and problem solving.
• Highly developed self-management and time management skills together with the ability to work independently in a self-motivated manner.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community;
• Holds a post-secondary qualification in a related field (environmental or public health) and or proven experience in a related role; and
• Is competent in the use of environmental and public health monitoring tools and equipment.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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