Environmental Health Officer

About Meander Valley:

Meander Valley Council is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Northern Tasmania. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Meander Valley has some of the State’s best short walks, world heritage listed wilderness, cycling trails, trout fishing and gourmet food producers. Those who live and work in Meander Valley enjoy a rural lifestyle that is centrally located, close to serviced towns and an easy commute to both Devonport and Launceston.

About the role:

Meander Valley Council are seeking an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to join our dedicated Environmental Health team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified EHO looking to further their professional knowledge and experience. A cadetship or graduate position can be considered for a student studying towards an Environmental Health qualification.

As a regional Council, the range of work you will undertake in the Meander Valley will be varied across a range of functions to ensure Environmental Health requirements are met under the relevant legislation. These functions include food business and public health risk activity regulation, water quality monitoring, coordination of immunisation programs, assessment of mass outdoor public events such as Agfest, Deloraine Craft Fair and annual music festivals, private burial and exhumations approvals, assessment of onsite wastewater designs (including dairy wastewater management), nuisance regulation, customer service across all environment health functions and providing Environmental Health advice regarding planning and development applications.

You will have a qualification in Environmental Health (or working towards attaining such) sufficient to satisfy appointment as an Authorised Officer under the Food Act 2003 and Public Health Act 1997. (View: EHA Accredited Courses).

This position is offered on a permanent full time basis (a part time arrangement would also be considered). Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills, and experience up to $85,539 (pro-rata for part time), Plus 14.5% Superannuation, in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

Assistance with relocation expenses is available and will be determined with the successful candidate (if applicable).

Learn More:

To view the Position Description and Job Specification (including Selection Criteria) please visit www.meander.tas.gov.au/current...

If you would like more information about this opportunity please contact Madeline McKinnell, Team Leader Environmental Health on 6393 5354 or email: [email protected]

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

• an application form
• a cover letter
• resume
• a copy of your relevant qualification or most recent transcript (if studying) a statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum of two pages)

Applications are to be submitted by email for the attention of the Human Resources Officer: [email protected]

Applications Close: Friday 26 April 2024 at 5.00pm.

However, Council may proceed with interviewing prior to this date. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.