Description:
- Permanent- Full Time opportunity (9 day fortnight)
- Bachelor’s degree in Environment Health or related field.
- Salary LGO 8 ( $113,644- $128,384 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.
About the Role
This position provides leadership, direction and mentorship to a technically complex team in the delivery of multiple and simultaneous environmental health investigations, inspections and services across the Townsville Region.
Coordinate, direct and lead a specialised multi-disciplinary team of Environmental Health Officers and ensure the team remains current in industry trends and current legislation / requirements in the following areas:
o Food
o Disaster management
o Environmental Protection
o Public Health
o Personal Appearances
o Waste
o Environmentally relevant activities
o Footpath dining
o Development approvals
o Breaches of state legislation and local laws
In a disaster event this role is critical to lead, support and respond to activities within the section.
About You
Our ideal applicant will have demonstrated experience in reviewing escalated/high risk/complex investigations and making sound determinations based on evidence; represent council as required in legal proceedings.
You will also need proven experience in strong financial and budget management, balancing and negotiating available resources to deliver excellence in customer experience and managing the performance of community assets and lifestyle with statutory and legal obligations.
A bachelor’s degree in Environment Health or related field will be highly regarded.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Townsville City Council website. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.