Assistant Environmental Health Officer

About the position

The Assistant Environmental Health Officer will provide support to the Senior Environmental Health Officer in administering Council’s functions in relation to; environmental and public health; assessing and determining certain applications under the Local Government Act; undertaking inspections associated with the Food Act, Public Health Act and Local Government Act, within statutory timeframes and in accordance with relevant legislative provisions; and provide timely and regulatory advice to the public and other professionals associated with this role. The Assistant Environmental Health Officer will also be required to maintain Council’s registers, provide administrative support to the Planning, Environment and Regulatory Services Department, demonstrate high levels of customer service and have excellent organisational skills.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development. 

About you

• Certificate IV in Business Administration, Local Government or similar, or relevant experience in Local Government/State Government or relevant experience in hospitality (food service);
• Current NSW Drivers License;
• Developed high level of communication, literacy, numeracy and computer skills;
• Demonstrated high level of customer service and time management skills;
• Interest in gaining a career in Environmental Health;
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description)
• Demonstrated Fundamental key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description)

We offer

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $60,773 to $70,387 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Lachlan Melichar, Regulatory Coordinator on 02 6549 3773. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date. 
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 29 July 2024. 

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