AddressWork Type: Maternity Leave Maximum Term Full Time until July 2025Location: EmeraldDepartment: CommunitiesRemuneration: Stream A, Level 4 - 5: $81,755.69 - $91,400.23 + Superannuation
Are you passionate about public health and improving the levels of community wellbeing?
Central Highlands Regional Council has an opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join the Emerald team. In this community focused role, you will provide a service to the Central Highlands, responsible for promoting and protecting activities in matters pertaining to public health as well as safeguarding the environment through programs, enforcement and administration of statutory requirements in a timely and effective manner.
On a day to day basis you will be exposed to a diverse range of public enquiries and inspections which will require you to exercise the delegated authority of Council aligned to various relevant legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.
Your technical expertise coupled with the ability to build professional and effective working relationships with all staff and the public will be highly regarded.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:
- Managing the application process for licences, registrations and permits including approvals, renewals and transfers within statutory timeframes.
- Auditing, regulating and enforcing activities that are licensed, registered or approved by Council.
- Investigating complaints, conduct inspections, identify and implement appropriate enforcement actions.
- Resolving disputes and appeals relating to Environmental Health functions of Council.
- Producing high standard reports, correspondence and advice to internal and external clients relevant to disciplines within the unit.
- Maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective customer relationship management whilst providing advice and enforcement services.
- Increasing community awareness of Environmental Health issues and responsibilities and participate in Environmental Health promotional and educational activities.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or other Environmental Health Australia (EHA) accredited course from a recognised tertiary institution, which is relevant to the tasks and responsibilities of the position.
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver's licence
- Sound technical knowledge relating to public health, environmental protection, health promotion, social issues and sustainable development.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant Legislation, Australian Standards, Local Laws and Policies in Environmental Health.
- Demonstrated ability to research and draft replies to correspondence, reports and other such documentation.
- Competent use of MS Office Suite.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and development
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical assessment
- Qualification check
- Reference and licence checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Wednesday 12th June 2024 @0800.
Please note - applicants may be contacted and progressed through the recruitment process prior to the closing date
