Coordinator Environmental Health

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 safety and wellbeing 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**:
The Environmental and Development Services team monitor public health related businesses who provide food and beauty services to the community, along with places of public access such as public swimming pools, making sure they are safe for the Cumberland Council residents. This team is also responsible for regulating compliance throughout the LGA ensuring that amenity and general safety is achieved, monitoring building compliance and fire safety. All of these services allow residents and visitors to the area to enjoy and feel safe within our Council area.

The Coordinator Environmental Health will oversee the day to day operations of the Environmental Health Team within allocated staff and budgetary constraints. The Coordinator Environmental Health will oversee a broad range of functions covering the key service areas including the management and overall accountability for all health and environment related matters inclusive of environmental compliance and health inspections. This position will report directly to the Manager Environmental Health and Development Services and as such will need to be a high level problem solver assisting with any environmental health related enquiries coming up with solutions to achieve a satisfactory outcomes.

The successful applicant will require:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental health or a related discipline and demonstrated**_ _**leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience operating in high quality service based environment with a focus on ensuring**_ _**valuable and quality outcomes for communities
- Demonstrated experience in the planning and management of substantial budgets, with view to ensuring robust forward planning and effective project delivery
- Advanced written and exemplary verbal communication skills
- Experience in dealing with a Senior Management Team, including the preparation of reports, delivery of presentations, and provision of advice on a range of matters
- Proven ability to work productively as a member of a senior leadership team and actively contribute to the achievement of shared goals
- Extensive operational knowledge of legislation (Acts, Regulations and supporting Guidelines/Standards/Codes)
- Experience in the supervision of staff, including their professional development, performance management and reporting against set benchmarks
- Class C drivers licence.

Download the position description here for more information.

**Position information**: This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 35 hour week, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO).

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 15 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $2,349.16 to $2,701.53 per week, plus 11% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
- Leaseback vehicle
- Mobile phone

**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 le