Environmental Health Officer

Description:

Position : Environmental Health Officer
Start : ASAP
Duration : 4 month contract
Salary : Above Award remuneration
Location : Oran Park NSW

Primary Purpose of the Position
To protect and enhance the environmental systems of the Camden area and the health of its community.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Investigate and resolve assigned complaints
• Attend pollution incidents and provide pollution control advice
• Implement and undertake environmental monitoring and reporting programs
• Ensure the relevant statute, policies and procedures are uniformly implemented
• Participate in the preparation and review of policies, guidelines and legislation
• Maintain records in accordance within legal procedures
• Keep Team Leader informed of relevant matters, submitting reports and making recommendations
• Provide advice on development applications, and referrals to protect public health
• Provide reports to management

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate qualifications in environmental science or management, or a related discipline.
• The ability to solve problems using research, analysis and evaluation of information which is often not readily available.
• Experience in approvals, inspection and regulation of on-site sewage management facilities
• Possess a broad understanding and knowledge of environment and health issues as they pertain to local government with a strong environmental ethic with a strong desire to educate others.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant science, applied science or similar degree, with previous experience in an environmental health role
• A sound working knowledge and expertise in the application and administration of current Acts and associated Regulations as they relate to the environment and public health
  • Local Government Act
  • Protection of the Environment Operations Act
  • Food Act
  • Public Health Act
  • Contaminated Lands Management Act
  • All other relevant legislation and standards currently in use by local government EHO’s
• Experience in inspection and regulation of regulated premises
• Experience in investigating and resolving complaints relating to air, water, noise, land, on-site sewage management systems and public health issues
• Ability to make sound judgements and interpretations based on analysis of information and complex situations
• Sound organisation and time management skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate computer systems
• Drivers license

Appointments are subject to the following checks/ clearances:

• Reference checks
• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Rights to Work in Australia

When applying for this role, please include a Word version of your resume (not PDF). Please note that only Australian based applicants will be considered for this role.

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Job Code: 972986
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