Community Environment and Lifestyle - Environmental Health and Regulation | Management, Policy/Planning/Research
Permanent Full-Time position available (9 day fortnight) Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or related field. LGO8 ($113,644 - $128,384 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience. Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle-driven and innovation-focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
This position provides leadership, direction and mentorship to a technically complex team in the delivery of multiple and simultaneous environmental health investigations, inspections and services across the Townsville Region.
Coordinate, direct and lead a specialised multi-disciplinary team of Environmental Health Officers and ensure the team remains current in industry trends and current legislation/requirements.
In a disaster event, this role is critical to lead, support and respond to activities within the section.
About You
Our ideal applicant will have demonstrated experience in reviewing escalated/high risk/complex investigations and making sound determinations based on evidence; represent council as required in legal proceedings.
You will also need proven experience in strong financial and budget management, balancing and negotiating available resources to deliver excellence in customer experience and managing the performance of community assets and lifestyle with statutory and legal obligations.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For further information, review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday the 12th January 2025
What We Offer
17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program * The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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