Team Leader Environmental Health

Team Leader Environmental Health (Ref: 1182) – Parental Leave Cover, Fixed Term Contract

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

About the position:

This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining various health programs and projects which ensure that a high standard of environmental and public health is attained in accordance with statutory obligations, the City’s Environmental Health Team Plan and the City’s Strategic Community Plan. The position will also lead, supervise, support, coach and mentor the team to ensure best practice and efficient delivery of public and Environmental Health services.

This position is offered as a fixed-term opportunity to assist with parental leave coverage, on a full time contract ending Friday 14 February 2025.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide professional and technical advice as required, to assist with policy formulation, strategic direction and the resolution of matters on all issues within the area of Environmental Health.
• Effectively supervise team members, ensuring any actions undertaken are in-line with legislative requirements as well as the objectives outlined within the City’s Environmental Health Team and City Plans.
• Maintain and coordinate day to day operational issues for a range of public health and regulatory functions in accordance with appropriate legislation in order to meet Council and regulatory obligations and ensure transparency in process.
• Assessment and compliance of premises under the Food Act, Public Health Act, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Health Local Laws, Caravan Park and Camping Grounds Act, Local Government Act and any other legislation relevant to the role. 

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Gregg Harwood, Acting Coordinator Environmental Health on 08 9956 6***.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will hold a relevant tertiary qualification as declared by the Department of Health, along with eligibility for EHA membership and a thorough understanding of all relevant legislation. In addition, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills along with experience leading, supervising and developing a team are requirements of this position.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City. 

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $107,579 per annum or $54.4430 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 27 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)
• Health & Wellbeing Program 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance 
• Centrally located
• Free parking

Interested in applying? 

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment 

Applications close 4pm Monday 18 March 2024

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER