Environmental Health Officer
This position undertakes planned inspections of regulated premises and implements Council’s statutory obligations relating to environmental health.
Summary about this job
Policy, Planning & Regulation
Company: Bayside Council
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $81,555.95 to $91,342.67 per annum + 9.5% super
Phone: +61-3-1255-8215
Fax: +61-8-6399-1779
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Detail information about job Environmental Health Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Full Time Permanent
- Bexley location
- Leaseback vehicle offered in accordance with Council’s Vehicle Leaseback Policy
- Opportunity to provide service the local community
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
Purpose of the role
The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.
The purpose of the Environmental Health Officer position is to undertake planned inspections of regulated premises and implement Council’s statutory and policy obligations in relation to public and environmental health within their designated geographical area in Bayside Council.
Key Responsibilities
As the Environmental Health Officer, you will be accountable for implementing decisions made by the governing body, General Manager and Directors of Council. You will facilitate the delivery of health and environmental compliance activities and monitor all surveillance activities for regulated premises to ensure legislative and regulatory compliance and the health and wellbeing of the community.
You will use your exceptional communication and customer service skills to recognise and resolve customer concerns and provide professional and knowledgeable advice and information to the community, Council and other stakeholders to raise awareness of community safety matters, whilst balancing community expectations, staffing and resources and government requirements in a politically sensitive environment.
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our City Life Team as our new Environmental Health Officer, are a confident and resilient individual, with a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, statutory authority guidelines and standards with the proven ability to recognise and resolve complex, sensitive issues whilst maintaining a superior standard of customer service, we want to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, statutory authority guidelines and standards
- A SafeWork NSW white card (general construction induction card).
- Current Drivers Licence Class C
- Carry out inspections and health surveillance after normal business hours as required
What can we offer you?
As an employer, Bayside Council offers a flexible and family-friendly working environment supported by a generous and tangible reward and recognition program with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Apply Now
Prior to commencing your application a job description can be obtained from Council website at www.bayside.nsw.gov.au.
Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 5 pages) and a covering letter (max 3 pages), outlining how your skills and experience are relevant to the position and meet the focus competencies, key accountabilities and key challenges of the role.
When addressing the focus competencies, key accountabilities and key challenges for the role, it is essential you give an illustration of how you meet these – it is not sufficient to merely indicate what you have done – we are more interested in “how” you have demonstrated these requirements, what results were achieved, using an evidence-based approach.
Applications must be submitted by mail, email at [email protected] or via fax on (02) 9562 1777.
Closing Date: Friday 3 August 2018
Salary Range: $81,555.95 to $91,342.67 (plus 9.5% superannuation)
Enquiries: Michael Azzi – Manager Compliance on 0412 389 645
Bayside Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.