Environmental Officer

2 days ago

Perth, Australia PERSOLKELLY Full time

We are currenlty looking for a Environmental Health Officer for a 12 month Contract for a Local Government Client

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Sound knowledge of statutory provisions relating to Environmental and Public Health.
- Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service through highly developed written, verbal communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and contribute positively towards the success of the section and organisation.
- Well-developed problem solving, research and analytical skills.

**EXPERIENCE**
- Experience as an Environmental Health Officer in Local Government is highly desirable.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR TRAINING**
- Qualification in Environmental Health (as deemed acceptable by the Chief Health Officer in accordance with section 18 of the _Public Health Act 2016)_ to enable appointment as an Environmental Health Officer.
- Suitably qualified to be gazetted as an Authorised Person and Inspector for the purposes of controlling noise under the provisions of the _Environmental Protection Act 1986_ is highly desirable.
- Current 'C' class drivers licence.
- Membership of a professional Environmental Health body/association is desirable.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Environmental Health**
- Respond to health and environmental (noise and unauthorised discharges) complaints and service requests, investigate and resolve
- Promote and create awareness within the community on issues relating to environmental and public health
- Provide technical advice on health issues to staff, ratepayers, community groups, government departments and private organisations
- Participate in the development assessment process to ensure applicants are aware of health requirements
- Assist where required, with disaster management on behalf of the City
- Deputise for the Senior Environmental Health Officer during periods of absence as and when required
- Attend working group meetings when required

**Public Health**
- Administer and discharge the provisions of the _Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911_, the _Public Health Act 2016_ and the _Food Act 2008_ and all associated regulations to ensure an acceptable standard of environmental health is maintained throughout the municipality in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Undertake regular surveillance of food premises, public buildings, public pools, lodging houses, offensive trades and skin penetration premises to monitor compliance with legislative requirements.
- Undertake regular sampling of food and water (public pools) to monitor compliance with legislative requirements, and follow up results.
- Undertake the review and assessment of public events and contribute to the development of subsequent approvals. Further, undertake necessary inspection of events.
- Promote and provide advice regarding immunisation, and conduct investigations of infectious diseases.
- Undertake pest control inspections, provide advice, make recommendations and issue directions to residents.
- Refer any identified or reported welfare issues/needs in the community, to the City's Community Development section and/or relevant State Government departments, and assist where necessary and when requested.
- Contribute to program/policy development and evaluation of the Welfare Services role and help identify needs in the community.
- Contribute to program/policy development and evaluation for preventing chronic diseases and help identify needs in the community.
- Undertake health promotional presentations/programs on relevant environmental health and chronic disease prevention topics when requested.

**Customer Service**
- Attend to Environmental Health and Public Health enquiries, investigate complaints, resolve or provide required information accordingly
- Provide health education to ratepayers, staff, schools and community groups when requested
- Provide a high level of internal and external customer service and comply with the City's Customer Service Charter at all times

**Administration**
- Maintain accurate health files and information records

**Who are we**

At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.

We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.

We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

**So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.**

**To learn more about working with PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.

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