Environmental Health Coordinator

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We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and professional individual to join the Environmental Health team who will be responsible for carrying out scheduled inspections of licenced and registered premises while providing support, guidance and coaching to direct reports.

Our role objectives are to: Deliver an efficient and effective public and environmental health service relating to food premises, legionella control, commercial and public owned swimming pools, skin penetration and onsite sewage management. Manage and investigate complaints on health-related issues including food-borne illness outbreaks and undertake regulatory action as required by legislation. Provide detailed assessments of development applications relevant to environmental health requirements. Provide expert advice and information to the community, Council and other stakeholders to raise awareness of community safety matters and inform them of relevant legislative and policy requirements and changes.

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent qualifications acceptable for membership of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health.
• Considerable experience as an Environmental Health Officer or similar position.
• Extensive technical skills and expertise in interpreting relevant Local Government, Public Health and Environmental Legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports on investigations and outcomes of environmental, public and community health issues.
• Excellent customer service, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills and conflict resolution.
• Experience in supervision, training, mentoring and coaching staff.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence - Class C.

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the Illawarra escarpment.

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements and work/life balance in a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time
• Salary range from $98,485 - $104,514 per annum (based on qualifications and experience) with opportunity for annual step increases
• Access to a Leaseback Vehicle
• 11.5% superannuation
• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
• Employee benefits programs including novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, EAP, Provident Fund activities, weekly pay and more

To apply, complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position. Attach your resume and qualifications on the next page. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You may prepare responses in a word document and copy/paste into the fields. Once submitted, an email confirmation will be sent to your nominated address. Please check your inbox (including your junk folder).

For further information about the selection process, please view our Guide To Applying. Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and promoting the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. We are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusivity and welcome applicants with disabilities, with reasonable adjustments available where needed.

Closing date: Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 11.30pm.

Contact: Jasmina Micevski, Executive Manager Statutory Planning and Certification on 0436 698 728.

Note: This position has been closed as of the closing date.