Job Opportunity: Environmental Health Officer Salary: $54-$60 p/h casual rate
Relocation Options
Career progression
Regional living benefits
9 day fortnight working conditions
Become part of the local community
Full Description Intro Recruitment is working with a local government department based in Emerald. As an Environmental Health Officer, you will be working closely in the community providing environmental and public health services.
Responsibilities Assist with the delivery of all environmental health responsibilities in accordance with established legislation and procedures, maintaining a client focussed service. Manage the application process for licences, registrations and permits including approvals, renewals and transfers within statutory timeframes. Audit, regulate and enforce activities that are licensed, registered or approved by council. Investigate complaints, conduct inspections and identify and implement appropriate enforcement actions. Resolve disputes and appeals relating to environmental health functions of council. Provide environmental and public health advice and recommended conditions of approval for development applications. Effectively plan and establish priorities, monitor workflows and ensure relevant timeframes are met. Actively participate in ongoing training and self-development to achieve continuous improvement for yourself and council. Increase community awareness of environmental health issues and responsibilities and participate in environmental health promotional and educational activities. Abilities, Skills and Knowledge Required: Mandatory:
Sound disciplined technical knowledge relating to public health, environmental protection, health promotion, social issues and sustainable development. Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant Legislation, Australian Standards, Local Laws and Policies in environmental health. Demonstrated ability to research and draft replies to correspondence, reports and other such documentation. Competent use of MS Office Suite. Desirable:
Extensive knowledge of work activities, work practices and procedures relevant to the unit. Experience using Dataworks and Civica. Work autonomously and unsupervised to complete set tasks. Qualifications, Education and Licenses Required: Mandatory:
Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or other Environmental Health Australia (EHA) accredited course from a recognised tertiary institution, which is relevant to the tasks and responsibilities of the position. Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver's licence. Desirable:
Membership of Environmental Health Australia or able to gain membership. Local Government authorised persons Asbestos Training Certificate. If you are interested in this role, please apply or for more information please email .
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