About the Role The Team Manager provides leadership and policy advice for all aspects of environmental health including disaster management. They are involved in the strategic direction, management, establishment of outcomes and priorities for all aspects of Environmental Health issues, and manages the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and strategies to optimise the effective regulation of local, state and federal legislation specific to the functions of disaster management, public health, environmental protection, shelters and evacuation centres, pandemics, personal appearances and food safety.
The Team Manager Environmental Health is a Leadership role with clear expectations for role-modelling the performance standards, values, behaviours and attitudes that are integral to our workplace culture and stakeholder reputation as an organisation of excellence. The Team Manager plays a key role in advising the Senior Leadership Team and working collaboratively across the Leadership Team to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville community.
About You The ideal applicant will have the relevant tertiary / professional qualifications in Environmental Health or a related field (postgraduate qualification in Business Management highly desirable) and demonstrated track record of success as a Senior Manager in a large diverse organisation, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with particular emphasis in the areas of consultation, advocacy, negotiation, influencing, conflict resolution and assertiveness in order to resolve issues and meet changing organisational needs.
How to Apply Your application can be submitted through the Townsville City Council website. 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, Friday 3rd January 2025 What We Offer 4 weeks annual leave 10 days Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr