Graduate Environmental Health Officer

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking applications for a Graduate Environmental Health Officer to assist our team in providing public health and environmental health services to the Burdekin Shire.

Under graduates nearing completion of their studies are encouraged to apply.

The Position

The key responsibilities include:

• Undertake and/or assist with the assessment of premises regulated by Environmental Health in accordance with relevant State Government legislation or Council Local Laws.  This includes inspection, enforcement, education, maintenance of registers and administrative activities.
• Investigate and take further action as required to resolve environmental health complaints.
• Undertake investigation, auditing, sampling and enforcement activities for compliance with relevant environmental legislation.
• Assist in the investigation and monitoring of environmental health issues.
• Complete assessment of applications for licences and permits.
• Assist in implementing environmental health programs as they apply to special events, markets, festivals and shows.
• Participate in disaster management planning as well as respond to disasters affecting the Shire or local area.

The Person

The successful applicant will possess the following attributes at a minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health in an Australian course accredited by Environmental Health Australia to then be eligible for membership into Environmental Health Australia.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the duties that an Environmental Health Officer working for Local Government performs.
• Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated sound time management skills.
• Experience in the use of computer systems especially Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and Outlook as well as Database systems.
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence for a manual car.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The applicable salary is to a ceiling of Level 5 ($85,321pa) with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

Application Package

Applications for 20/13  - Graduate Environmental Health Officer should include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Statements addressing the selection criteria

Applications close on Friday, 28 February 2020 at 5.00pm. 

For further information contact Preeti Prayaga – Coordinator - Public Health and Environment on (07) 4783 9800.