Environmental Health Officer
Based in a regional area, the varied types of work you will be doing will expand your skills and experience and see you working on everything from public, private and recreational waters (including cooling towers), to a wide variety of nuisance complaints, as well as the typical EHO compliance matters such as food safety and public health regulated premises.
If you are currently working as an EHO, this role is a great next step up in your career where you can use your experience to step into this stand-alone role.
About us
The Northern Midlands Council is a beautiful rural and residential setting, and one of the most diverse municipalities in Tasmania. We serve the community with honesty, integrity and pride to deliver the highest quality services to our community. For more information about our Vision, Values and Mission visit www.nmc.tas.gov.au.
About the role
Reporting directly to the General Manager, this full function EHO role will see you responsible for delivering statutory environmental and public health programs and compliance activities across the municipality. As you will be primarily working on your own, you will use your exceptional negotiating, mediation, and conflict resolution skills to ensure all compliance matters are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. You will be responsible for:
- Investigating and responding to a broad range of public health concerns and environmental complaints
- Food safety inspections, education, guidance and enforcement actions
- Providing expert advice and information to Council and management on all aspects of public health matters
- Engaging with the Council members, council staff, and community on a range of EHO related matters
- Reviewing and maintaining a robust compliance system to ensure ongoing compliance in all environmental and public health matters
- Liaising with external EHO contractors responsible for sewerage and waste water matters
About you
You will be a self-motivated individual, with a passionate and pro-active approach to your work. You are great at working with people to achieve positive outcomes through education and support, whilst also capable of handling difficult situations with a professional and calm manner if required. You show initiative, have great problem-solving skills, and have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
Your application should include a cover letter, no longer than 2 pages, addressing the following selection criteria:
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Environment Health or equivalent
- Have 2 or more years as an EHO
- Have proven experience in Environmental Health inspection and enforcement activities
- Have proven ability to be organised and manage priorities
- Have sound knowledge and understanding of local government operations
- Have experience working in a highly scrutinised and regulated framework
- Proven capabilities using computer systems for compliance, record keeping, communications, and reporting
- Hold a current driver’s licence.
Our Culture and Benefits
We offer a positive and high-performing team to support and assist you in the role. We have a genuine commitment to ongoing learning and development, providing opportunities to diversify and grow, and we have a genuine concern for your health, safety and wellbeing. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive workplace.
Terms and conditions of employment, including salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant and in accordance with the Northern Midlands Council Enterprise Agreement. Other benefits include a monthly RDO, 13% superannuation, health and well-being initiatives, discounted gym and pool membership and learning and development opportunities.
Apply now
Apply now directly via www.seek.com.au/job/76151119 by clicking the Quick Apply or Apply Now button. Your application must include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined above.
This role will be advertised for a minimum period of 2 weeks. Review of applications will begin after 2 weeks and reviews will continue as applications are received until the position is filled. Council may proceed with interviews at any stage during the process. Council may close the role without notice after 2 weeks if a suitable pool of candidates is identified. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications promptly.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Authorised by Des Jennings, General Manager