INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTSGreater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.
Environmental Health Technical Officer Salary: $76,140.48 per annumClosing: Friday 11 October 2024Full time - Permanent An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join Greater Shepparton City Council's Environmental Health team to perform the role of Environmental Health Technical Officer.
This important public health protection role requires the person to undertake surveillance and monitoring activities of potential mosquito breeding sites within the natural environment of Greater Shepparton area, and an understanding of the relationship of the seasonal weather conditions on potential mosquitoes breeding sites in order to protect the community from mosquito borne diseases. The information gathered from your mosquito surveillance activities will inform the Department of Health on broader state-wide mosquito prevention activities for the community.
The Environmental Health Technical Officer is also a regulatory role that requires inspections of tobacco retailers, outdoor dining areas, playgrounds and public swimming pools to ensure compliance with the Tobacco Act 1987 and Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008. This position would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, has experience in chemical handling, is comfortable talking to businesses about compliance with legislation, proficient in the use of computers and demonstrates attention to detail when generating and analysing reports. Training will be provided for this diverse role.
For further information about this position, please contact Rebecca Owins, Coordinator Environmental Health, on .
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.
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