Senior Environmental Health Officer – Permanent Full Time

 

Snowy Valleys Council is a scenic and heritage rich local government area located in the South-West Slopes region of New South Wales.  The LGA spans 8959 km2 with approximately 15,000 residents living in a number of vibrant and unique towns, villages and rural properties. It is a perfect location for families and those seeking a tree-change to a more relaxed and affordable lifestyle whilst still having access to a wide range of leisure options, shopping, education and employment. 

Primary Purpose

Provide environmental health evaluation, assess risk and develop, regulate, enforce and monitor laws and regulations governing public health for both the built and natural environment, in order to promote good human health and environmental practices.

Key components of this position will include:

• Administer relevant legislation, Australian Standards, council policies and procedures to ensure effective management of the built and natural environments.

• Inform and advise the council and community on health and environmental matters to facilitate efficient and effective service delivery.

• Provide expert advice, conduct on site assessments and determine the suitability of on-site sewage management and wastewater treatment system proposals and issue permit in accordance with Environment Protection Act requirements, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards including ongoing monitoring.

• Drive Council’s on-site sewer management strategy and develop systems and processes to assist in the delivery of the plan.

• Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and review of policies and procedures, process improvements and the establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators to ensure that they are contemporary, efficient and effective.

• Manage the investigation and resolution of complaints, issue notices and take appropriate legal action where necessary

• Address internal and external customer enquiries to support efficient service delivery.

• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity.

Do you have the following skills and experience?

Essential Criteria

1. Tertiary qualification in Health and Environment or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through experience.

2. Contemporary experience in inspecting and monitoring premises for compliance with statutory requirements.

3. Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated application of Local Government Act, Food Act, Public Health Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Work Health & Safety Act and Regulations made pursuant to these Acts.

4. Extensive experience in inspection, review and approvals of septic tanks, food and microbiological sampling, undertaking investigations, planning and regulatory processes as they relate to Environmental Health.

5. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with external stakeholders including government agencies, professional associations, private sector, industry and the community.

6. Demonstrated ability to resolve a broad range of people-related issues through investigation, negotiation and the application of sound judgement.

7. Demonstrated ability to establish and manage relationships with internal stakeholders to enable positive outcomes for the organisation.

8. Class C drivers’ licence.

 

SALARY
Salary will be paid in accordance with the Snowy Valleys Council Salary System at Grade 12 which ranges from $3,761.80 per fortnight (gross) to $4,233.90 per fortnight (gross) dependant on skills, qualifications and experience plus 12% superannuation and allowances.

This position is required to work 35 hours per week or 70 per fortnight.

Council does have flexible work arrangements and whereby there is a 9-day fortnight.

Other benefits include:

A fully maintained Council motor vehicle will be made available for private use on a leaseback arrangement.

Parental leave make-up for the period up to a maximum of 18 weeks.

Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)

Learning and Development opportunities

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please address the Essential and Desirable Criteria as noted in the attached Position Description, provide a Cover letter explaining your interest in the role and current Resume/CV.  Please apply online.

 

HOW TO APPLY

1. On Council’s website ‘Careers with Council’ select the position you wish to apply for in ‘Current Opportunities’.

2. Click on ‘Apply’ and then click on the > button at the side right to access the advertisement and position description

3. Click on the button > again and you will then be asked to complete your details

4. Click on the button > again and you will be asked to upload your supporting documents

5. When you are finished click submit to complete your application.  You will receive an email confirmation that it has been submitted. 

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CLOSING DATE

The recruitment for this position is ongoing until filled. We will be interviewing selected candidates as applications are received. Get in quick to be considered for this position.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information about this position, please contact the Mark Kirton phone 0427 683 396 or mkirton@svc.nsw.gov.au

 

For information relating to the recruitment process please contact Meegan Cameron HR Business Partner on 0448 792 362 or email mcameron@svc.nsw.gov.au

WORKPLACE ADJUSTMENT

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please contact Meegan Cameron HR Business Partner.  

Snowy Valleys Council is an EEO employer and ensures the absence of discrimination in employment. Council has a No Smoking in the Workplace Policy and operates a Drug and Alcohol testing program.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please contact our People and Culture team via email hrcorp@svc.nsw.gov.au and our team will contact you to discuss how we can support you with your needs.