Job application closing date

5.00pm on Tuesday 24 March 2020

Location

Corowa,NSW

Job type

Permanent Full-time position

• $1385.70 to $1730.60 per week.
• 35hrs/wk, 9 day fortnight.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the biosecurity and weed control programs including assisting with the preparation of policies, plans and procedures;

• Inspect, educate and regulate retail food businesses including temporary food stalls and mobile food vehicles;

• Implement Councils onsite-sewerage management strategy including inspection, education and regulation of systems;

• Implement Council’s monitoring program for public health activities including hairdressers, beauty parlours, skin penetration premises and the like;

• Carry out Council’s public swimming pool and spa monitoring program to ensure compliance with public health legislation;

• Monitor and inspect regulated systems (cooling water systems and warm water systems) to ensure compliance with public health legislation;

• Implement Council’s monitoring program for underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) to ensure compliance with environmental legislation;

• Investigate and respond to environmental nuisance and pollution matters such as noise, dust, odour, smoke, light, litter, illegal dumping and burning;

• Prepare statements of evidence and represent Council in Court where necessary;

• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed reports and up-to-date file notes, memoranda and correspondence;

• Refer to the position description for further information about the responsibilities and capabilities regarding this role

Qualifications/ Selection Criteria

• Diploma in Environmental Monitoring or similar qualification
• Previous experience identifying biosecurity weeds, developing and implementing control programs.
• Current Driver’s licence.
• Previous experience in frontline supervision of staff and oversee contractors work.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including Biosecurity Act, Local Government Act, Protection of the Environmental Operations Act, Public Health Act, Swimming Pool Act.
• Previous experience responding to customer requests, investigation and enforcement of legislative requirements.
• Report writing and effective communication skills including conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Ability to contribute to the development of team goals, priorities, work plans, budgets and comply with purchasing policies.
• Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the capability requirements of this position as defined in the capability statement.

Contact person

Position Description

For further information email to jobs@federationcouncil.nsw.gov

Job application closing date

Wednesday 25th March 2020

Location

Pyrenees Shire (Beaufort)

Job type

Permanent Full-time position

• Attractive salary + motor vehicle
• Diverse and interesting work in a beautiful setting
• Autonomy within a supportive network and culture

Duties/ Responsibilities

• To perform the duties of an Authorised Officer in accordance with the Instrument of Delegation approved by the Council from time to time.

• To inspect, check and report on registered food premises and food handlers as directed in accordance with the Food Safety Policy and Quality procedures.

• To inspect, audit and report on Health Act premises as directed.

• Co-ordinate all Food Recalls of public health concern.

• Conduct Food Sampling in line with Food Sampling program.

• To take pro-active and reactive action for the prevention and control of the spread of infectious diseases.

• Coordinate or assist in coordination of Health Promotion activities.

• To investigate and take appropriate action to alleviate nuisances and control pests.

• To approve and supervise the installation and operation of waste water disposal systems.

• To assess and advise clients in relation to immunisation guidelines, and promote maximum participation rates in the community.

• To participate in, and co-ordinate the delivery of immunisation sessions.

• To provide advice training and support to other staff members of Kernow Environmental Services.

• To establish and maintain up to date documentation on all relevant activities.

• Other duties as directed from time to time.

Qualifications/ Selection Criteria

• Skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the position.

• A commitment to on-going personal and professional development.

• Eligibility as a member of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health.

• Knowledge and understanding of local government operating environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of Best Value Principles applied in Local Government.

• Demonstrate experience in negotiation and conflict resolutions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• A current licence to drive a manual motor vehicle in Victoria is a mandatory requirement of the position.

Contact person

To apply for the role, please email your CV and an expression of interest to Jackie Foley, People and Culture Manager, jackie.foley@kernow.net.au

Job application closing date

9:00 PM Sunday 19 April 2020

Location

Bentley Campus, Perth

Job type

Permanent Full-time position

• $99,530 - $118,115 (ALB) plus 17% superannuation

• Innovative work that will make real-world health differences

• Interactions with and learnings from industry, government and academic partners

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Teaching at the Bentley campus as well as short/intensive periods offshore

• Undertake nationally and internationally competitive and high quality research in the discipline of Occupation, Environment and Safety.

• Supervision of Honours/Postgraduate student(s)

• Deliver high quality teaching to undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing reflective improvement in teaching.

• Conduct tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and/or studio sessions, as appropriate, which stimulate and foster student learning.

• Contribute to academic service, collegiality and engagement, including efficient management of internal service roles

• Publish/exhibit in high quality refereed journals/outlets in manner consistent with disciplinary practice.

Qualifications/ Selection Criteria

• A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated high level teaching skill and a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching delivery.
• A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline and a record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
• An established record of research outputs/creative works in high quality refereed academic journals/outlets consistent with the discipline.
• A history of successful competitive grant applications.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree research students.
• Demonstrated experience / capacity to undertake unit coordination role.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

• Environmental Health qualifications accredited by Environmental Health Australia

• Industry experience in either Health and Safety or Environmental Health (or both)

• Active membership of relevant professional bodies

• A track record of attracting research funding

Contact person

Position Description

For more information contact:
Ben Mullins, Associate Professor School of Public Health
Phone: +61 8 9266 7029
Email: Ben.Mullins@curtin.edu.au