Employment Vacancies
A vacancy exists for an experienced, motivated and passionate individual to join the City of Armadale’s Health Services team. This role will be focused on improving the health of the community by ensuring that statutory requirements are met, and that business owners, residents and other stakeholders are educated on regulations that affect them. The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent as a minimum requirement, however additional certificates and competencies will be highly regarded. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills are essential to perform well in this role, as is a great attitude and strong work ethic
Job application closing date
|
4pm, Friday 31 July 2020.
|
Location
|
Armadale, WA
|
Job type
|
Full time - Fixed term – 2 years (Maternity Leave – Up to March 2021)
|
| Salary/Remuneration |
|
Duties/ Responsibilities
|
- Undertake risk assessments of registered premises under the Health Act, Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act and other Acts for which responsibility for administration and enforcement lies with the Health Service, to determine compliance with those Acts and attendant regulations and local laws; and
- Prepare notices, rectification directives and health orders where necessary.
- Promote and initiate appropriate education and training.
- Monitor the suitability for human consumption of food offered for sale, undertake seizure and oversee disposal of that declared unfit.
- Investigate notifiable infectious diseases and suspected food poisoning outbreaks and initiate appropriate follow up action as required.
- Ensure that plans and specifications submitted in association with building applications for any buildings comply with provisions of the relevant Acts, regulations and local laws, or that approvals are issued only conditional upon such compliance.
|
Qualifications/ Selection Criteria
|
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Executive Director of Public Health.
- Appointment as Authorised Person and Inspector (Noise) under the Environmental Protection Act or eligibility for such appointment.
- Eligibility for membership of Environmental Health Australia.
- Possession of Current C Class Drivers Licence.
- Formal qualifications or training in HACCP and/or Auditing of Food Safety Plans (desirable).
- Additional qualifications or formal studies in Health Sciences, Environmental Science, Pollution Control, Food Sciences and Technology, Management, Education or Sociology (desirable).
|
Contact person
|
For further information about this position please contact Garry Dine, Manager Health Services: (08) 9394 5653..
Position Description
|
Applications close on Friday 31st July 2020 at 4:00pm (WA time)
An exciting opportunity is now available to join Town’s Environmental Health team within the Regulatory Services directorate. This role is responsible for undertaking Council’s regulatory functions under the Food Act 2008, Public Health Act 2016, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911, Environmental Protection Act 1986 and Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. This position is also required to provide specialist technical advice and reports relating to nuisances and regulated activities, investigate alleged complaints and take appropriate action where required, and develop and implement education programs to support and promote healthy communities. Overall, this role provides positive health and environmental outcomes for the community.
Job application closing date
|
11:45pm, Sunday 02 August 2020.
|
Location
|
Port Hedland, WA
|
Job type
|
Full time - Fixed term – 2 years
|
| Salary/Remuneration |
$93,308.90 per annum (including Port Hedland Allowance)
Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
Wellness program includes a free gym membership and pool membership
Superannuation co-contribution scheme
Training and professional development opportunities
Generous paid parental leave
Family-oriented and lifestyle supportive working conditions
|
Duties/ Responsibilities
|
- Undertake Food-related inspections to ensure compliance with the Food Act 2008
- Assist with the completion of public swimming pool/inspections/testing including water re-use facilities to ensure compliance with the Health (Miscellaneous provisions) Act 1911 and relevant regulations, approvals and codes of practice.
- Work with event organisers to ensure compliance with Health and Food Acts.
- Inspect soils subject to building permits and determine suitability for effluent disposal.
- Inspect and monitor public buildings in accordance with legislation, guidelines and procedures.
- Investigate the case of notifiable diseases as required.
- Refer to the position description for a detailed description of the responsibilities.
|
Qualifications/ Selection Criteria
|
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health)
Being a hardworking professional with a strong ethos for team work
High standards of customer service with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
A drive and willingness to learn and build on your knowledge
Experience working in Local Government would be advantageous
C Class Driver’s Licence
National Police Clearance
|
Contact person
|
For further information about this position please contact Michael Cuvalo, Manager Environmental Health and Community Safety on (08) 9158 9300.
Position Description
|
Applications close on Monday, 2 August 2020 at 11:45pm (WA time)
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced person to join the Environment and Health Services Team at the City of Kwinana. Reporting to the Coordinator Environmental Health, you will be responsible for undertaking investigations, assessments and research on issues relating to Public and Environmental Health to ensure compliance is adhered to. This position will also be required to establish networks and foster a productive relationship with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to Public and Environmental Health.
Job application closing date
|
5.00pm Monday 3 August 2020
|
Location
|
Kwinana, WA
|
Job type
|
Permanent – Part-time – 45.6 hours per fortnight
|
| Salary/Remuneration |
- $75,168 - $86,508 per annum (pro rata)
- This is a level 5/6 position. Salary range is dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Recquatic Gold Membership,
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% and up to 15.5% superannuation
|
Duties/ Responsibilities
|
Monitor, investigate and inspect public health and environmental issues of food businesses and communal facilities, to gauge compliance with regulatory requirements and legislation as per the requirements of the team business plan.
Undertake complaint investigation on Environmental Health issues.
Undertake enforcement duties and issue prosecution briefs, directives and infringement notices for breaches of the legislation.
Inspect plans and conduct on-site inspections relating to developments and determine compliance with all relevant legislation.
Undertake research on development applications, liaise with relevant staff and provide reports on findings to the Council. This may include aspects of Environmental and Health Impact Assessments.
Collect Environmental Health samples, analyse results and take appropriate action.
Issue appropriate documentation and prepare reports resulting from assessments, inspections and data collection and matters related to areas of responsibility.
Provide interpretation, advice and education of Environmental Health matters to internal and external stakeholders
|
Qualifications/ Selection Criteria
|
- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health or qualifications and/or experience approved and gazetted by the Chief Health Officer under the Public Health Act 2016.
- Qualifications suitable for appointment as Authorised Person and Inspector under the Environmental Protection Act (Noise)
- Sound knowledge of the National Food Regulatory System, the Australian/NZ Food Standards Code and the WA Food Act 2008 and Food Regulations.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to provide a high level of customer service.
- Well-developed computer literacy skills.
- Sound investigative analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective time management, organisational skills.
- Current driver’s licence and Safety Awareness Training - White Card.
|
Contact person
|
For more information relating to the position (not application packs) call Troy Morley, Manager Environment and Health Services on 9439 0207.
Position Description
|
Applications close on Monday, 3 August 2020 at 5:00pm (WA time)
To place a job advertisement on our website, please send an email to national@eh.org.au.
Our rate is $180 + GST for the duration of the application period.
Your advertisement will be promoted across EHA social media channels including Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.
For more information, please contact the National Executive Officer on national@eh.org.au or 07 3554 0115.
This page is updated on a regular basis. Please be sure to check back soon.
