Manager Environmental Health

Job No: ISC392

Location: Inverell

Role Overview

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Applications are invited for the position of Manager Environmental Health, based at Council's Administration Centre. The successful applicant shall provide assistance to provide assistance to the Director Environmental Services to ensure that the Environmental Compliance Branch functions are carried out in a cost efficient and operationally effective manner to achieve the Environmental Compliance Branch objectives.

• Full private usage of a Council-provided vehicle, including all fuel, maintenance and other associated costs
• Fitness Passport, providing access to participating facilities including Inverell Aquatic Centre and local gyms as well as participating facilities around Australia;
• Salary packaging options, including Remote Area Benefits and novated vehicle leasing;
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including flex time;
• Employee Assistance Program; and
• Generous Leave Provisions - including access to Long Service Leave after 5 years' continuous service

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Building Surveying or Engineering;
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence;
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card');

Skills and Experience

• Experience in solid waste management including the operation of landfills;
• Strong knowledge of current environemntal health issues with experience in inspections and compliance;
• A working knowledge and sound understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Food Act 2003, Public Health Act 2010, and the Local Government Act 1993;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Proven ability to lead and motivate staff.

Desirable Criteria:

Skills and Experience

• Considerable local government experience in a commensurate role;
• A strong knowledge of the construction industry;
• Experience in facilities management such as public halls, caravan parks and aquatic centres;
• An understanding of the National Construction Code of Australia and associated standards;
• Demonstrated experience of the regulatory framework and dealing with a wide range of compliance matters within the local government context; and
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or one of the recognised qualifications for a building surveyor by Fair Trading NSW.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be Professional/Specialist Band 3, Level 4, Grade 19. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $2,280.20 to $2,455.43 gross per week.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council's Director Environmental Services, Gregory Doman on

Applicants must address the selection criteria as listed below. Applications close on Sunday, 12 October 2025 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes

General Manager

Inverell Shire Council

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Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.

Council's Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million

Total Employees - 215

New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.