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Form of work Full Time Permanent (35 Hours Per week)
Leaseback Vehicle provided
Friendly and people-oriented team environment
Our Team
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
Purpose of the role
The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.
About the Role
Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:
Assess and provide advice on development applications referred from other Council Business Units to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
Carry out scheduled inspections of regulated premises and activities in line with Council's operational plans.
Issue penalty infringement notices instigate legal proceedings and represent Council to provide evidence in court when required to obtain the required compliance outcome.
Respond to customer requests regarding issues related to public health, environmental health and environmental protection to provide timely outcomes.
Participate in relevant Council programs by undertaking monitoring or surveillance to ensure compliance with legislation and procedures.
Report regularly to the Coordinator Compliance on results achieved against targets to meet Council and statutory reporting requirements.
Liaise with consultants and review reports provided on health and environment issues to ensure consistency with applicable legislation and regulations.
Provide expert advice and information to the community, Council and other stakeholders to raise awareness of community safety matters and keep them informed of relevant legislative and policy requirements and changes.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and equivalent experience in a relevant field.
Working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, statutory authority guidelines and standards.
Current Drivers Licence Class C
Our Benefits and Culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;
3 extra days off during Christmas each year
15 days sick leave each year
2 days health and wellbeing leave
Gym membership discounts
Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
Apply Now
Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.
Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).
Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line F23/217: Environmental Health Officer
Deadline: Friday 14 April 2023
Salary Range: From $88,276.71 - $98,869.88 per annum plus 10.5% superannuation
Enquiries: Diane Sarkies – Coordinator Compliance on (02) 9562 1586 or 0447 785 680 or via email diane.sarkies@bayside.nsw.gov.au
Council is committed to the health and safety of its employees and addressing risks of COVID-19 in the workplace. Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all workers to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment.
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.
