Coordinator Environmental Health

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Environmental and Development Services team monitor public health related businesses who provide food and beauty services to the community, along with places of public access such as public swimming pools, making sure they are safe for the Cumberland Council residents. This team is also responsible for regulating compliance throughout the LGA ensuring that amenity and general safety is achieved, monitoring building compliance and fire safety. All of these services allow residents and visitors to the area to enjoy and feel safe within our Council area.

The Coordinator Environmental Health will oversee the day to day operations of the Environmental Health Team within allocated staff and budgetary constraints. The Coordinator Environmental Health will oversee a broad range of functions covering the key service areas including the management and overall accountability for all health and environment related matters inclusive of environmental compliance and health inspections. This position will report directly to the Manager Environmental Health and Development Services and as such will need to be a high level problem solver assisting with any environmental health related enquiries coming up with solutions to achieve a satisfactory outcomes. 

The successful applicant will require:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental health or a related discipline and demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience operating in high quality service based environment with a focus on ensuring valuable and quality outcomes for communities
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and management of substantial budgets, with view to ensuring robust forward planning and effective project delivery
• Advanced written and exemplary verbal communication skills
• Experience in dealing with a Senior Management Team, including the preparation of reports, delivery of presentations, and provision of advice on a range of matters
• Proven ability to work productively as a member of a senior leadership team and actively contribute to the achievement of shared goals
• Extensive operational knowledge of legislation (Acts, Regulations and supporting Guidelines/Standards/Codes)
• Experience in the supervision of staff, including their professional development, performance management and reporting against set benchmarks
• Class C drivers licence.

Download the position description here for more information. 

About this role: 

• Permanent, full-time position
• 35 hour week
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)arrangement
• Located at Council's Merrylands office, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 15 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $2,431.42 to $2,796.14 per week, plus 11.5% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
• Leaseback vehicle
• Mobile phone

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process. 

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
• Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

Enquiries: Telephone Bahauddin Ahamed, Manager Environmental Health and Development Programs on 8757 9122 for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Thursday, 26 September 2024

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire.  You'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.