Senior Environmental Health Officer

About the position:

The Senior Environmental Health Officer will implement and maintain various health programs and projects which ensure that a high standard of environmental and public health is attained in accordance with statutory obligations, the City’s Environmental Health Team Plan and the City’s Strategic Community Plan.

The City has two Senior Environmental Health Officer positions available and is open to considering applications from less qualified candidates with relevant experience within the environmental health field, who may be aligned with the requirements of an Environmental Health Officer.   

Key accountabilities:

• Assessment and compliance of premises under the Food Act, Public Health Act, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Health Local Laws, Caravan Park and Camping Grounds Act, Local Government Act and any other legislation relevant to the role.
• Effectively liaise with relevant stakeholders, providing expert advice and specialist support in the delivery, review, investigation and/or resolution across a range of environmental health programs, activities and other matters.
• Investigate and action environmental health related complaints to comply with statutory obligations, recommending and/or implementing outcomes that reflect compliance with relevant legislation.
• Undertake moderate to complex investigations and inspections with limited direction to assess compliance with all relevant environmental health legislation and Council policy, implementing appropriate actions to ensure compliance.

For further information view the position description: Senior Environmental Health Officer (Ref: 1184)

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Gregg Harwood, Acting Coordinator Environmental Health on (08) 9956 6639.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will hold a relevant tertiary qualification as declared by Department of Health, along with eligibility for EHA membership and a thorough understanding of all relevant legislation. In addition, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to undertake assessments and investigations are also requirements of the position.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary ranging between $97,157 – $108,70 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

A lesser salary starting at $89,955 per annum may be offered should applicants not yet possess the seniority and experience required for this position and more suited to the role of an Environmental Health Officer. 

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
2. A current resume
3. A document (no more than two A4 pages) addressing each of the below items:
   1. Extensive knowledge of Environmental Health practices and procedures, programs, policies and activities and their effective application
   2. Comprehensive ability to undertake assessments and investigations of environmental and public health matters; and,

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate persuasively, manage conflict and consult with a range of people at all levels to facilitate a positive outcome.

Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm Thursday 17 October 2024