Environmental Health Officer – COOTAMUNDRA (Full time)

Applications are invited from interested persons for the above full-time position of Environmental Health Officer to be based at our Cootamundra Office.
This position is responsible for the administration of all statutory obligations of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council pursuant to the Local Government Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Public Health Act, Food Act and Council’s policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Ensures the relevant statutes, Council objectives and policies are satisfied and enforced when performing inspections and evaluating other matters associated with environmental and public health regulation and compliance.
2. Ensures public compliance with the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Food Act, Public Health Act, Impounding Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Local Government Act.
3. Research, analyse and interpret relevant legislation, codes, policies, procedures and apply them in a practical context.
4. Ensure customer enquiries and complaint management are handled professionally, in a courteous and efficient manner at all times.
5. Undertake all environmental health functions appropriate to level of experience and qualifications.
6. Undertake food complaints investigation and premises inspections and other health-related regulatory activities as required by Council.
7. Maintain a current knowledge of industry developments, practice, and statutory responsibilities.

*Please refer to the Position Description for additional responsibilities.

Benefits

• Salary range of $1,697.42 to $1,985.76 gross per week.
• 11.5% superannuation.
• Leaseback vehicle option available
• 9-day fortnight working arrangement.

Further information and a Position Description is available by contacting Human Resources on 1300 459 689 or Council’s website www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au.

NOTE: Applicants must adequately address the essential criteria contained in the Position Description and include an up-to-date resume. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered. 

Applications, addressed to the Interim General Manager should be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday 3 January 2025 by post to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, PO Box 420, Cootamundra NSW 2590, delivered to Council’s offices at Cootamundra or Gundagai or by email to mail@cgrc.nsw.gov.au

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