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• Permanent Full Time opportunity
About the role
To provide routine Environmental Health services for the West Moreton Public Health Unit to protect, promote and prevent risks to the community arising from Environmental Health hazards that impact on the natural and built environment and human health. This includes providing advice and information on Environmental Health matters to internal and external stakeholders.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Sound knowledge, expertise, and skill to deliver routine Environmental Health services, including recent and relevant field experience.
- Ability and expertise in the interpretation and enforcement of Environmental Health legislation and relevant state, national and international standards used in connection with Environmental Health practice.
- Ability to provide competent clinical advice on Environmental Health matters and ability to work effectively in a single-discipline or multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to self-manage work activities and proactively find solutions to issues.
- Commitment to continually develop Environmental Health practice knowledge and expertise.
- Ability to effectively partner with and provide authoritative, expert advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Possession of a tertiary qualification accredited by Environmental Health Australia to practice as an Environmental Health Officer
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus )
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
