The Role
A rewarding opportunity has become available for a talented and motivated individual to be a part of our Trainee, Apprentice and Graduate Program as a Graduate Environmental Health Officer. This opportunity will see you achieving quality outcomes alongside a team of focused Environmental Health professionals.
The opportunity will be offered on Temporary Full-Time basis (up to 2 years) and will commence early 2022
Some of your duties will include:
- Carry out regular inspections, respond to customer requests and undertake all necessary action to ensure public health and safety is maintained
- Assist with the implementation of educational program
- Carry out inspections of regulated premises
- Report on public health and/or safety matters
- Investigate environmental issues
- Assist in major pollution incidents
- Assist with the assessment of Development Applications with respect to contaminated land/environmental management matters
- Attend and represent Council at various formal meetings such as community meetings, Joint Regional Planning Panel sessions and meetings with applicants/owners.
- Prepare reports and response to correspondence as required on behalf of Team Leader or Manager.
*Please refer to the position description for a full list of duties
You will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or equivalent as accredited by Environmental Health Australia or nearing completion thereof.
- Class C driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of relevant Acts and statutory controls.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Local Government Act, Food Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Contaminated Land Management Act and Public Health Act.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service experience
- A high level of attention to detail
The salary range for this opportunity commences at $63,205 (Grade D, Step1) + 10% super
Click on the link below to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.
https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/council/about-us/careers/working-with-us
How to apply:
You can submit your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button and creating a login using your email address.
When submitting your application, make sure to address the essential criteria mentioned in the position description in your covering letter.
We pride ourselves on being a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage people with a disability or culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
The successful applicant may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and pre-employment medical in accordance with the position.
Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday 12 October 2021
For more information, please contact George Webb (Team Leader Public Health and Environment) on 02 9707 9752
