AddressAbout the Role
Based at any of our major regional centres (Dalby/Chinchilla/Miles/Tara or Wandoan), you will be involved in all aspects of Environmental Health including food safety management, complaint resolution, public health initiatives and environmental protection.
- Take a strategic approach to compliance matters, by dealing with both routine and reactive compliance activities;
- Conduct inspections on food premises and provide training on food hygiene to the public;
- Ensure infection control compliance for personal appearance services, for example tattooists & body piercing;
- Ensure compliance with environmental authorities including plastic product manufacturing and metal recovery, as well as environmental compliance, including noise, dust, and odour complaints;
- Local laws administration to protect the amenity, and wellbeing of our communities, including management of overgrown allotments, public place events, advertising devices; and
- Be dedicated to improving our engagement with our customers.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
- A relevant Degree / Post-Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Environmental Health or demonstrated experience and suitable qualifications as recognised by Environmental Health Australia;
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret legislation and liaise with the public; and
- Excellent organisational skills and will enjoy working in a diverse, complex environment.
What we offer:
- Relocation assistance of up to $5,000
- Work / life balance
- Access to Corporate Health Plan
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Salary Packaging available - Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity
- Locality allowance
- Job security in a local government position
- Living & Working in the Western Downs
- Experience Western Downs
If you would like to contribute to our safe & inclusive community by providing advice & compliance relating to food hygiene, public health & local laws, this role is for you. TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE
Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 18 July 2024.
Additional Information
The recruitment process may include candidates completing a pre-employment health declaration and you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
