
Environmental Health Officer- Onsite Sewage
6 days ago
Join our Building and Environmental Health Unit in a permanent full-time role, offering an outstanding opportunity to contribute to our Environmental Health Team.
As a valued member of our team, you will work closely with the Program Leader to deliver key projects and programs, with a specific focus on emerging environmental and public health issues and in particular support the Onsite Sewage Management Systems program. Your expertise will be instrumental in providing expert advice on environmental health matters to community residents, developers, Government and Non-Government agencies, as well as Council staff. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in executing the core regulatory functions of Council's Environmental Health section, ensuring that our operations align with the highest standards and regulations.
**About the role**:
- receive, record and investigate complaints and reports of issues that may breach environmental or public health legislation or Council policies
- support the Onsite Sewage Management Team by providing advice and assistance with site inspection and reporting.
**What's on offer**:
- a base salary ranging from $79,092 per annum with competency-based increments up to $93,685 per annum, plus 11% super
- 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - **click here** for more).
**We are seeking**:
- degree level qualifications in environmental health, environmental science engineering or a related field
- sound knowledge in environmental and public health matters
- sound knowledge of environmental and public health legislation in a local government environment
**About us**:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Join an **employer of choice**. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
**Where it's located**:
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
**Position closes**:
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