Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer

Here at CBCity 

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.

The role

CBCity currently has an exciting opportunity to join our Regulatory Services Unit as an Environmental Health Officer. This is a temporary full-time opportunity up until the end of January 2025. You will be responsible for the monitoring and regulation of public health in accordance with the Local Government Act, the Food Act, the Public Health Act, The Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Boarding House Act and Contaminated Land Management Act.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Carry out routine inspections, respond to customer requests and investigate matters relating to public health, environmental issues, contaminated land management and major pollution incidents.
• Inspect/regulate, educate and prosecute regulated premises including but not limited to food premises, beauty salons and public swimming pools.
• Assess and provide advice on Development Applications.
• Liaise with and report to relevant stakeholder such as State Government Departments e.g. Office of Environment and Heritage, environmental consultancies, NSW Food Authority and community groups.
• Attend and represent Council at various formal meetings such as community meetings, Joint Regional Planning Panel sessions and meetings with applicants/owners.
• Maintain and update information regarding contaminated land and underground petroleum storage systems via Council's Property Information systems.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent as accredited by Environmental Health.
• Current Class C drivers licence.
• Previous employment with relevant experience in the area of environmental health, public health and/or environmental compliance.
• Sound 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.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, people skills, conflict resolution, and mediation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to investigate and make a judgment-based decision upon the information presented in a methodical and timely manner.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $87,786 (Grade G, Step 1) + Car Allowance + 11% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact George Webb (Team Leader Public Health and Environment) at george.webb@cbcity.nsw.gov.au 

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday, 2 May 2024

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.