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Environmental Health Officer - Sydney Local Health District

Environmental Health Australia

- National Executive Officer

- National Communications Officer

Environmental Health Officer - Sydney Local Health District

Sydney Local Health District is home to Royal Prince Alfred, Concord, Balmain, Canterbury and Sydney Dental Hospitals. We offer a range of clinical services through our clinics and in our community, near and in people’s homes including Aboriginal Health, Aged Care and Rehabilitation, Allied Health, Drug Health, Oral Health, Community Nursing and Early Childhood Services, Population Health and Mental Health. We also have a range of support teams and services to help deliver the very best health care services to our community. An exciting opportunity awaits an EHO who can undertake a range of Environmental Health activities that protects and improves the health and wellbeing of the community. These activities are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, business and operational plans and delegated authority.The officer will be also required to undertake some activities outside normal business hours and participate in the PHUs on call roster system.

Closing date

2 November 2018

Location

Camperdown

Remuneration

$60,942 - $90,225 pa, 38 hours per week

Qualifications/criteria

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in environmental health to permit authorisation under the Public Health Act 2010.

  • Demonstrated experience in dealing with environmental health issues and experience in environmental surveys and statutory auditing.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to meet deadlines, respond to emergencies and work with a minimum of supervision.

  • A demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

  • Commitment to public health principles.

  • Word processing and computer database skills.

  • A current NSW driver’s licence (P2 licence acceptable)

Work type

Permanent full-time

More information

For information regarding the position contact Dr. Isabel Hess on (02) 9515 9428 or Isabel.Hess@health.nsw.gov.au., CLICK HERE

Applications closing on Friday 2 November 2018.

Environmental Health Australia

Are you interested in a career opportunity in a national professional association? Environmental Health Australia (EHA) is the premier environmental health professional organisation advocating for environmental health outcomes in Australia. In excess of 1,000 members nationally and a founding member of the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH).

Environmental Health Australia has two positions on offer:

National Executive Officer: 15 hours per week

National Communications Officer: 10 hours per week

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

15 Hours per week

Closing date

Closing at 5.00 pm on Friday 26 October 2018.

Location

To be determined - currently Brisbane

Remuneration

Permanent Part-time position of 15 hours per week.

FTE: $66,788.80

Qualifications/criteria
  • Understanding of finance and office administration, including accounting and company compliance requirements.
  • Expertise in research, and concise report writing skills to produce documents that are appropriate for the purpose and audience.
  • Comprehensive computer skills including extensive experience; of standard office systems, accounting packages, and the ability to embrace technological innovation in the workplace.
  • Knowledge and understanding in payroll processing, personnel functions and legislative provisions.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the proven ability to manage time effectively and work as a member of a team or as an individual, within an environment subject to competing priorities and change.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills including communication, consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in organisational communication, publicity and/or publications.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
How to apply To apply for the position of National Executive Officer, submit a cover letter, your resume (maximum 2 pages) and a statement addressing the essential selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).

More information

For more information, please contact Vince Stephens, President EHA via email at president@eh.org.au

Applications close Friday 26 October at 5.00pm.

Late applications will not be accepted.

NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

10 Hours per week

Closing date

Closing at 5.00 pm on Friday 26 October 2018.

Location

To be determined - currently Brisbane

Remuneration

Permanent Part-time position of 10 hours per week.

FTE: $66,788.80

Qualifications/criteria
  • Expertise in research, and concise report writing skills to produce documents that are appropriate for the purpose and audience.
  • Comprehensive computer skills including extensive experience; of standard office systems, accounting packages, various forms of social media and the ability to embrace technological innovation in the workplace.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the proven ability to manage time effectively and work as a member of a team or as an individual, within an environment subject to competing priorities and change.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills including communication, consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in organisational communication, publicity and/or publications.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
How to apply To apply for the position of National Communications Officer, submit a cover letter, your resume (maximum 2 pages) and a statement addressing the essential selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).

More information

For more information, please contact Vince Stephens, President EHA via email at president@eh.org.au

Applications close Friday 26 October at 5.00pm.

Late applications will not be accepted.

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 also be promoted across EHA social media channels including Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.

For more information, please contact the National Communications Officer on national@eh.org.au or 07 3554 0115.