Environmental Health Officer
2 weeks ago
Permanent, full-time position
- Salary ranging from $1,705.18 to $1,960.96 per week
- Access to Accrued Day Off (ADO) Arrangement.
Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.
Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.
Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **_welcome_**, **_belong_**_ _and **_succeed_**.
**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
We are seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join our Health & Regulatory team. Cumberland City Council are a corporate partner with Environmental Health Australia and are award winners in the Enviornmental Health field with established relationships between NSW Food Authority, NSW Environmental Protection Authority and Sydney Water making this Council an Industry Employer of choice
The Environmental Health Officer provides services related to Environmental Health including public health, food safety and environmental issues. This role will provide technical advice to managers and other staff of council whilst completing inspections and responding to complaints. This role will assist the Team Leader Environmental Health and other members of the Council to ensure that the organisation meets all of its Legislative, Management Plan and Budgetary requirements.
Reporting to the Team Leader Environmental Health, this role will provide technical advice and support staff within Council as well as external agencies. This role will also assist the Trainee Environmental Health Officer in conducting their duties and their professional development.
The successful applicant will require:
- Degree Level qualifications in Environmental Health or equivalent and/or completing degree in Environmental Health or equivalent course within 3 months. Council will consider part-time/job share arrangements for a suitable applicant.
- Knowledge of Environmental Health best practices.
- Knowledge of the relevant Environmental Health legislation including _Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997_, _Food Act 2003_ (and Food Safety Standards), _Public Health Act 2010_, _Local Government Act 1993_ and all Regulations made thereunder.
- Experience in implementing inspection programs for; food surveillance, regulated systems, and skin penetration premises (including tattooists, beauty salons, hairdressers and acupuncturists).
- Experience in environmental monitoring, responding to pollution incidents, pollution investigations and enforcement procedures.
- Current Class C NSW drivers licence.
- Computer literacy.
Download the position description here for more information.
**Position information**: This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.
This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands office, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.
**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 12 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,705.18 to $1,960.96 per week, plus 10.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
- Leaseback vehicle.
**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:
- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online
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