Job application closing date

9 February 2023

Location

Mackay (QLD)

Permanent Full Time

• Base annual salary range $72,427 - $87,913 + applicable allowances (the level offered will be determined on the successful candidates qualifications and experience)
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• 9 day fortnight roster
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts for employees and their families with the opportunity to obtain significant savings in time and money across a wide range of products and services throughout Australia.
• Study and assistance programs for career development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives including Corporate Discounts for Health Insurance & Fitness Passport
• Active social clubs

Applicants must be willing to partake in an on-call roster.

Duties/ Responsibilities

Environmental Health Officers at MRC work across, and are not limited to, the following areas: Food Premises, High Risk Personal Appearance Services and Skin Penetration, Mosquito Prevention, Vermin Control, Asbestos, General Health Risk, Accommodation, Public Swimming Pools, Entertainment Events, Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERAs).

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Carry out inspections of a variety of premises to maintain and improve food hygiene standards, improve sanitation, control health risks to the public, and improve environmental outcomes.
• Issue written and verbal notices and enforce provisions of the Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and Policies administered by the Health & Regulatory Services section.
• Assist with organising and participating in Environmental Health Education Programs.
• Investigate general environmental complaints relating to possible air, noise, water and waste emissions or contamination (pollution); litter and illegal dumping, and any complaints relating to ERAs.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent recognised qualification eligible for membership to Environmental Health Australia https://www.eh.org.au/workforce/accredited-courses
• QLD ‘C’ Class drivers’ licence.
• Well-developed skills in carrying out inspections, sampling, survey, collection of data and implementation of various correction measures.
• Ability to interpret, understand, retain knowledge and apply legislation, policies and other work-related information.
• Working knowledge of the Public Health Act, Food Act, Environmental Protection Act and associated Regulations and Policies.

How to apply

For us to assess if you are the one we are searching for, it is mandatory that you submit your resume, a cover letter and a full statement addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the last page of the Position Description.

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Position Description Level 5

Council is committed to the safety of its employees and requires an immunisation program for identified roles. The successful applicant will be required to attend a post-employment immunisation assessment, by a health practitioner nominated and paid for by the Council.

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Job application closing date

12 February 2023

Location

Kingston (TAS)

The position is offered on a fixed term 13 month basis.

The salary is in the range of $83,162 - $91,884 per annum depending on skills and experience. Council also offers 12.5% employer superannuation and a 19 day working month.

Working with Kingborough Council:

• Training and development opportunities.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• A genuine focus on our peoples’ safety and wellbeing.
• Access to discounted health care fund, gym membership and EAP sessions.

Duties/ Responsibilities

Our new Environmental Health Officer (EHO) will be working to address a wide variety of public and environmental health issues including food and public health risk activities, notifiable diseases, private water suppliers, water carters, onsite wastewater management systems and environmental nuisances.

To be considered for this role, you will require a relevant degree in Environmental Health. Applicants who have made substantial progress towards completing their tertiary qualification may also be considered. You will also have the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and will bring strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to exercise judgement and initiative.

Essential

1. Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or Advanced Diploma of Environmental Health, or other such qualification approved by the Director of Public Health and which permits eligibility for membership to Environmental Health Australia.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, guidelines, standards, codes of practice, policies and By-laws together with the ability to act with a high level of professionalism as an Authorised Council Officer.
3. Ability to work both autonomously and in a team-based environment.
4. Effective time management and planning skills to monitor work outcome efficiencies through prioritisation and risk assessment principles.
5. High level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce and present detailed reports and correspondence.
6. The capacity to negotiate effectively across all spectrums of the organisation, government and industry and to facilitate meetings and discussions with other individuals and groups as required.
7. High level interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to communicate clearly and consistently when providing information, training or undertaking inspections and investigations.
8. Competent computer skills and knowledge using Microsoft Office software, Geographic Information Systems and Local Government application software.

How to apply

To ensure your application is considered, you MUST provide a current resume and written statement addressing the following selection criteria:

Information Package and Position Description

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For further information on this position, please contact Tara Eschler, Coordinator Environmental Health on (03) 6211 8200.

Job application closing date

5.00 pm on 13 February 2023

Mount Isa (QLD)

Contract Full Time

This is a three-year fixed term opportunity for an experienced professional to make their mark and leave a lasting legacy for the Mount Isa community.

Total Rem Package $160K + Vehicle + Housing provided

Mount Isa City Council is offering a generous remuneration package that includes accommodation, up to 12.5 % superannuation, private use vehicle and excellent career development opportunities.

Duties/ Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a medium size operational work group with a focus on service outputs, compliance and effectiveness.
• Oversee and administer the application of legislation and regulation.
• Monitor and make submissions in relation to changes in legislation and regulation.
• Provide high-level planning, programming, monitoring, analysis and reporting.
• Make informed decisions and recommendations and provide concise professional advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding Environmental Services, Regulatory Services and Land Use Planning.
• Develop and review council policies and procedures that reflect current best practice and provide direction to staff and the public regarding legislative matters.

Qualifications/ Selection Criteria

Personal Attributes Required:

• Organisational leadership and people management skills, cultural awareness and the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver key objectives effectively.
• Experience and / or practical understanding of Environmental practices, Land Use Planning and Regulatory services.
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to waste management and regulatory services or land use planning.
• Substantial experience in a similar role within local government or related entity.
• Team player who will work with and, where required mentor staff and share knowledge with peers.

Candidate Information Package including the position description

How to apply

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For more information, contact Rob Maxwell on 0407 164 600.

Job application closing date

13 February 2023

Location

Bundaberg (QLD)

$94,701 - $110,960 (Dependant on experience) per annum + super + benefits

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration salary, up to 12% Superannuation contributions, 17.5% leave loading, with options for salary sacrifice
• Regular rostered days off
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression
• Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work life balance and a friendly and supported team
• An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued

Duties/ Responsibilities

Our Coordinator Environmental Health will provide specialist advice and assistance to the Manager in the areas of strategic environmental health, project management and business planning to ensure services provided by the Branch are cost effective, meet legislative and community expectations and are delivered with a focus on excellent customer service.

You will also provide high level operational and day to day management of Council’s Environmental Health functions to ensure effective service provision. Implement investigation and inspection services in a manner that balances, education, positive negotiated outcomes and enforcement of local laws and State legislation for the protection, promotion and improvement of public health, amenity and safety for the community within the Bundaberg Region.

The Coordinator Environmental Health Officer will:

• Provide day to day operational oversight to the Environmental Health Section by ensuring alignment with Council’s Community Plan, Corporate Plan and Long-Term Financial Strategy.
• Develop, review, report on and manage the budget for Environmental Health Services.
• Review and report on Key Performance Indicators, as well as regulatory and non-regulatory functions of the Environmental Health
• Develop, review and implement key policies and procedures for the Environmental Health Section to ensure the effective implementation of environmental health risk assessment and behaviour change
• Provide specialist advice to assist in the development of Branch policies, provision of briefings and to facilitate engagement with key external stakeholders and Council’s elected representatives
• Lead the public health response during natural disasters and be involved in the recovery post disaster
• Oversee the effective implementation of the Think Food Safe and Fix it at the Fence
• Consult with the Manager for the provision of staff training and development to ensure team is as efficient and effective as possible, with appropriate training for specific role accountability.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and tasks requested by Management within the incumbent’s capabilities, including additional duties as required.

Qualifications/ Selection Criteria

About You:

• Tertiary Qualification Bachelor of Applied Science – Environmental Health, Health Science or other relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Supervisory experience including the ability to effectively manage, develop, inspire and mentor staff
• Current professional membership or eligibility for membership with Environmental Health Australia (QLD)
• Demonstrated high level decision making, communication and conflict resolution skills including the ability to negotiate effective outcomes in complex matters
• Demonstrated high level of experience in the planning and coordination of dedicated health programs, work practices, polices, procedures and guidelines
• Skills and experience in any of the following - mosquito management, noise assessment and food safety auditing (desirable)
• Live and uphold the Council's values

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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For further information, contact the Recruitment team on 1300 883 699.

Job application closing date

11.59 pm, Wednesday 22 February 2023

Location

Sydney (NSW)

$66,157.00 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

To be successful in the role, you will be studying a degree qualification in a relevant discipline and preferably be in your final year of studies.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Kurtis Boys, Area Manager 02 9265 9944.

Job application closing date

11.59 pm on 26 February 2023

Wagga Wagga (NSW)

Permanent

• Remuneration package of $3,162.46 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,794.95 gross per fortnight + superannuation.
• Access to Council’s Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Duties/ Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for:

• Undertake routine environmental and public health inspections including but not limited to food premises, commercial/industrial businesses, on-site sewage systems, skin penetration, hairdressers, cooling towers and unhealthy premises swimming pools in accordance with procedures.
• Provide specialist technical expertise to internal and external customers in relation to environmental health.
• Assess environmental and public health related development applications and construction certificates.
• Implement environmental health programs ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and policies.
• Assist in the development and delivery of environmental and public health related education, training and publicity programs.
• Formulate, develop, present, implement, update and improve ongoing standard operating procedures and processes in respect to matters related to Environmental Health.
• Assist in sharps management program.
• Investigate complaints on health-related issues including food borne illness outbreaks.
• Initiate and conduct environmental health impacts and risk assessments.
• Respond to disasters and emergency situations where public health is at risk.
• Action customer service requests in accordance with approved service levels.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, statistics and presentations.

Qualifications/ Selection Criteria

If you have tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or related discipline, specialist knowledge and demonstrated competency in Environmental Health and legislation, then this is the position for you!

As the successful applicant, you will hold the following:

• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role such as Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or related discipline.

Position Description

How to apply

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If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Sharomi Dayanand on 02 6926 9345 or 0417 692 796.

Job application closing date

5.00 pm on 28 February 2023

Location

Mundijong (WA)

Full time, permanent

The Shire offers a competitive salary and is negotiable for the right person.

Working in a fabulous environment with a quiet rural outlook is not everything so there are some other great benefits.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free wellness programs including gym membership.
• Multiple flexible work options including WFH and 9-day fortnight.
• Two additional public holidays per year.
• Salary packaging including novated leasing options

Duties/ Responsibilities

What’s in it for you?
As the Environmental Health Officer, you will carry out a wide variety of environmental health duties in the diverse rural and urban setting of the Shire. Some of your core functions include:
• Undertake food safety assessments of all food businesses and provide education, guidance and enforcement depending on risk and significance.
• Ensure public buildings and events are safe for their intended use.
• Undertake health risk and impact assessments of planning and building applications as required to minimise negative environmental health and amenity impacts and influence positive public health outcomes.
• Ensure the safe and environmentally responsible treatment and disposal of sewage and industry wastes.
• Respond to service requests and minimise unwanted exposure to hazards and nuisances that may impact on amenity and/or be a risk to health.
• Support our communities healthy living needs through the implantation of the Shire’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

You will also have the unique opportunity to have a role in the Shires light industry program, primary production audits and ongoing process improvement.

Position Description

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Environmental Health Officer seeking the challenge of working in such a dynamic and fast paced environment of a growing council. You will be working to maintain the environmental health and amenity status of the Shire’s community, through regular monitoring of core environmental health tasks, with a strong focus on customer service and teamwork.

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger. If you meet the academic requirements and feel you have the ability and enthusiasm to thrive in this role, then you are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Send us your resume and make sure you include cover letter telling us why you are the best by no later than 5pm on Friday, 3 February 2023. Get in quick because we can’t accept late applications.

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Job application closing date

Applications will close when a suitable candidate is found

Bridgetown (WA)

Full time

Remuneration is offered between $80,000 - $90,000 in line with the Local Government Officers’ (WA) Award 2021 and the applicable Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Enterprise Agreement, dependant on skills and experience. This position attracts an additional 1 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata) per year.

The Shire will make available a fully maintained vehicle for business use, with private use of the vehicle to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Duties/ Responsibilities

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is recruiting for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the role of Principal Environmental Health Officer. The full time position is shared between the Shire’s of Bridgetown-Greenbushes and Nannup;

•3 days at the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes; and
•2 days at the Shire of Nannup.

Under the direction of the Manager Development Services, the position is responsible for managing environmental health services for both Shires.

Qualifications/ Selection Criteria

Essential

• Formal qualifications in Environmental Health or equivalent that is acceptable to the Chief Health Officer for gazettal as an Environmental Health Officer under the Public Health Act 2016.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and practices relating to health in a Local Government.
• Experience with enforcement of laws concerning environmental and health legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a range of Environmental Health Issues / cases simultaneously.
• Demonstrated skills in relation to conflict/complaint resolution.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Current “C” class drivers licence.

Desirable

• Authorised person as per Section 87(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.
• Three (3) years minimum experience in similar role or equivalent.
• Local Government experience
• Knowledge of court procedures

Recruitment Information package and Position Description

How to apply

Applications for this position will be considered as they are received and the Shire reserves the right to close submissions once a suitable candidate or pool is identified. You are therefore encouraged to submit an early application.

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If you have any queries regarding the position please contact Leigh Guthridge, Manager Development Services on (08) 9761 0800 or via email to LGuthridge@bridgetown.wa.gov.au

Job application closing date

There is no set closing date. Council will review applications periodically based on staffing requirements and will withdraw the advert once the position has been filled.

1 permanent full time

1 maximum term full time (The full-time maximum term role is for parental leave coverage with a projected end date of Friday 30 June 2023.)

$90,903.60 plus super.

The commencement salary will depend on the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and competencies, graduate progression may apply.

Duties/ Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to effectively and efficiently monitor and assess the level of public health and environmental protection within the community, to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Qualifications/ Selection Criteria

You will bring:

• Degree in Environmental Health (or a related discipline) together with relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
• Eligible to become a member of Environmental Health Australia.
• Knowledge of, and experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation, Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable working with a diverse range of customers.

Position Description

How to apply

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Recruitment Officer 07 4977 6840 or employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au