ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
Job No:
BRC184
Location:
Bathurst, NSW
Salary: $1276.80 - $1341.43 per week + super
Position Status: Permanent full time
Hours of work: 35 hour week (with a RDO every third week)
Closing: Friday, 30 June 2017 at 4pm
About the Organisation
Congratulations, on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region's largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff and provides a large range of services to our community.
Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.
About Bathurst
Bathurst really is the best of both worlds - a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.
To find out more, please click on this link Bathurst Region.
About the Role
Bathurst Regional Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Health Officer to join our Environment Team. As an Environmental Health Officer you will ensure that Bathurst Regional Council implements an environmental health program which protects public health and the environment. You will be responsible for enhancing, promoting and where necessary enforcing standards in relation to regulated premises in both a commercial and residential context.
The position requires that you work as a part of a close knit team or autonomously as workloads dictate. The ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks/ projects is essential.
Key requirements:
- Inspection and regulation of food premises to ensure compliance with the Food Act 2003 and associated regulation
- Inspection of skin penetration premises and public swimming pools to determine compliance with the Public Health Act 2010 and associated regulation
- Perform inspections and issue approvals under section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health and experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated experience in food inspection, enforcement duties and assessment and approval of onsite sewage management systems
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision using judgement and initiative
- Ability to provide specialist technical advice on development applications in relation to environmental health issues
To view the Position Summary click here
Contact Officer: Anna Stapleton 02 6333 6268
Bathurst Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
