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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

    $54,810 to $68,511 pa

    Diverse role
    Supportive environment

    An excellent opportunity exists for an Environmental Health Officer to assist in the maintenance of health related functions, programmes and projects that ensure a high standard of environmental and public health is achieved and maintained throughout the City.

    Your responsibilities will include:

    • Overseeing a geographical area within the City, including food premises & public buildings
    • Dealing with public health and housing complaint investigations
    • Ensuring compliance with local and state laws
    • Assisting in regular duties pertaining to food & pool sampling
    • Assessment and inspection of on-site waste water disposal systems
    • Noise monitoring and responding to complaints
    • Opportunities to support the City’s Environmental Officer-Light Industry
    • Providing specialist advice to the public and industry on public and environmental health matters
    • Promoting a culture of ongoing continuous quality improvement and the effective and efficient use of resources.

    To be considered for this role you will have:

    • A passion for delivering quality service to the community
    • Possession of a qualification deemed suitable by the Executive Director of Public Health for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer under the Health Act 1911 as amended
    • Strong team work ethic
    • Good oral and written communication skills
    • A desire to develop your skills and progress your career.

    This role offers a secure and rewarding career opportunity where you will have the ability to grow and expand your knowledge whilst working within a supportive team.

    Applications close Monday 6 August 2012