Environmental Health Assistant

4 weeks ago

Kwinana, Western Australia City of Kwinana Full time

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A$83,004.00/yr - A$88,996.00/yr

Part Time (min. of 34 hours per week) | OR | Full Time (38 hours per week)

Fixed-Term (1 Year) with the possibility of extension.

Premium Recquatic Membership | 12.5% Superannuation

This position is classified as a PACS Band 6 ($83,004 - $88,996 p.a, pro rata) under the City of Kwinana's structured remuneration system.

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About The Position

The City of Kwinana has an amazing opportunity for an Environmental Health Assistant to join our Environment and Health Services team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is:

  • currently enrolled in a recognised accredited tertiary qualification in Environmental Health with satisfactory completion of microbiology, food safety and food science units, or
  • qualified in food science (Cert IV or higher) and completed minimum 40 hours of food microbiology, or
  • a graduated Environmental Health Officer.

It is requested that applicants specify their preference for part-time or full-time in their application. Applications will be assessed on their merit, including consideration of the applicant's relevant skills and experience.

About The Role

This position will report to the Senior Environmental Health Officer, and work alongside a superstar team. The primary focus of this position is to assist with food safety assessments and complaints investigations, process applications, implement the sampling program and the education program including planning and delivery of community outreach activities.

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

  • Have evidence of one of the following:
  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or qualifications and/or experience approved and gazetted by the Chief Health Officer under the Public Health Act 2016; or
  • Undertaking study in a tertiary qualification in Environmental Health AND satisfactory completion of microbiology, food safety and food science units; or
  • Certificate IV of Food Science (or higher) with a minimum of 40 hours of food microbiology;

and

  • Have full working rights or a current Visa that allows this type of activity; and
  • Hold a current WA Driver's Licence; and
  • Possess sound knowledge and understand of the Food Act 2008, risk management principles and practices.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively and provide a high level of customer service, sound computer literacy skills, and effective time management and organisational skills.

We Offer

  • A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and New Zealand for workplace culture
  • Competitive salary plus 12.5% superannuation.
  • A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental wellbeing.
  • A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.
  • The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
  • Career development, training opportunities and study support.
  • Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.
  • Free onsite parking.

Interested?

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a copy of their current resume, a covering letter and a brief statement addressing the above eligibility criteria and outlining (in no more than two pages) why they are interested in the Environmental Health Position and how they are suited to it.

For more information relating to the position, please contact Roisin Olsen, Senior Environmental Health Officer on 9439 0278.

Apply online: www.kwinana.wa.gov.au

The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications.

The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer-centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City's current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.

Please note: As part of the City's recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionOther
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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