Environmental Health Officer Pd

2 weeks ago

Cootamundra, Australia Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Full time

**_POSITION NUMBER DATE ADOPTED: APPROVED BY: LAST REVIEWED: _**
9038 November 2017 A Dwyer November 2017

**Position Description
**A. POSITION PROFILE**

**Environmental Health Officer**

**Position Occupant**:

- Vacant _

**Position Evaluation**:

- Award: Band 3 Level 2 _
- Salary System Grade: 15_

**Department**:

- Corporate, Community & Development _

**Section/Group**:

- Sustainable Development _

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Australian Citizen or Right to Work in Australia _
- Local Government (State) Award 2023 _
- Permanent Full-time_

**Location**:
Cootamundra Gundagai

**Direct Supervisor**:
**Additional Benefits**:

- Nine Day Fortnight _
- Motor vehicle lease back _

**Number of Staff Supervised by this position**:
Nil

**B. STATEMENT OF FUNCTION**

This position is responsible for the administration of all statutory obligations of the Cootamundra-Gundagai
Regional Council pursuant to the Local Government Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act,
Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Public Health Act, Food Act and Council’s policies and
procedures.

**C. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Ensures the relevant statutes, Council objectives and policies are satisfied and enforced when
performing inspections and evaluating other matters associated with environmental and public health
regulation and compliance.

2. Ensures public compliance with the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Food Act, Public Health
Act, Impounding Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Local Government Act.

practical context.

4. Ensure customer enquiries and complaint management are handled professionally, in a courteous and
efficient manner at all times.

5. Undertake all environmental health functions appropriate to level of experience and qualifications.
6. Undertake food complaints investigation and premises inspections and other health related regulatory

activities as required by Council.
7. Maintain a current knowledge of industry developments, practice and statutory responsibilities.

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**C. DUTIES
**1. Undertake regular inspections of all food premises, vans and temporary food stalls operating within the

Local Government Area and maintain Council’s Food Premises Register, attend regional Food Group

meetings and complete annual Food Authority Reports.

2. Ensure compliance with relevant public health legislation, undertake regular routine inspections of skin

penetration premises, public swimming pools, cooling towers, warm water systems and places of shared

accommodation.

3. Undertake regular drinking water samples from Council’s reticulated water supplies and maintain NSW

drinking water database.

4. Regularly attend regional Public Health Liaison meetings and provide information and advice to Council

and the community. Design, develop and/or coordinate environmental health promotional and

education programs within the community.

5. Support Council’s legislative responsibilities in regard to annual reporting, including research and

monitoring of environmental factors.

6. Inspect on site sewerage management systems and liquid trade waste devices to ensure compliance

with relevant health regulations and Council policies.

7. Assist with the development of environmental planning policies, strategies and codes of practice.

8. Prepare policy documents, guidelines, reports and correspondence.

9. Gather evidence and relevant information for recommendations on legal proceedings and represent

Council in court when required. Serve appropriate rectification orders and notices in consultation with

the Manager pursuant to the Local Government Act and Regulations, Protection of the Environment

Operations Act and Regulations, Public Health Act, Food Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment

Act and Regulations where any non-compliance has been observed, as required.

10. Assist in the assessment of environmental/health issues associated with proposed development and

development activities.

11. Respond to environmental pollution incidents and complaints of potential pollution incidents. Where

necessary conduct investigations into such incidents, gather evidence and recommend appropriate

course of regulatory action for clean up and/or remediation.

12. Promote the image of Council as an effective and efficient organization by maintaining good public

relations.

13. Follow Council’s WHS policy, risk management procedures and return to work procedures following an

injury at all times. Be a good role model for other employees in the matters of WHS.

14. Carry out any other duties that are within the limits of the employees’ skill, competence and training

that may be assigned by the Director from time to time.

**E. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**

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1. Tertiary qualifications, preferably a degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Management,

Environmental Science or a related field.

2. Working knowledge of legislation applicable

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