10121 Environmental Health Officer
Job No:
CHR789
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Maximum Term Full Time until September 2025
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 4-5: $81,755.69 - $91,400.23 per annum + superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join our team.
In this role you will be responsible for providing efficient and effective statutory environmental and public health services for the Central Highlands Regional Council, delivering work and programs in a timely and effective manner.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:
- Assist with the delivery of all environmental health responsibilities in accordance with established legislation and procedures, maintaining a client focused service.
- Manage the application process for licences, registrations and permits including approvals, renewals and transfers within statutory timeframes.
- Audit, regulate and enforce activities that are licensed, registered or approved by council.
- Investigate complaints, conduct inspections and identify and implement appropriate enforcement actions.
- Provide environmental and public health advice and recommended conditions of approval for development application.
- Understand, interpret, administer and comply with relevant legislation and Council policies applicable to the functions within the local government environmental health unit.
- Maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective customer relationship management whilst providing advice and enforcement services.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or other Environmental Health Australia (EHA) accredited course from a recognised tertiary institution, which is relevant to the tasks and responsibilities of the position.
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver's licence.
- Sound disciplined technical knowledge relating to public health, environmental protection, health promotion, social issues and sustainable development.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant Legislation, Australian Standards, Local Laws and Policies in environmental health.
- Demonstrated ability to research and draft replies to correspondence, reports and other such documentation.
- Competent use of MS Office Suite
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly or Monthly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical Assessment
- Reference and qualification checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Tuesday 08 October 2024 at 8am.