Camden Council

Environmental Health Officer – Onsite Sewage Management

Environmental Health Officer - Onsite Sewage Management

SALARY: $1,646.49 - 2,082.44 pw + Super + Leaseback

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570

• Enjoy a 35 hour working week
• Fully maintained leaseback vehicle
• Close to shops and amenities
• Professional career development
• Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options

Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.

As one of our Environmental Health Officers, you would take pride in protecting and enhancing environmental systems of the Camden LGA. working independently, but supporting a team, you will provide expert knowledge and advice to Council and the Community regarding On-Site Sewage management. Opportunity to undertake other environmental health duties will also be part of this role.

Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant science, applied science or similar degree, with previous experience in an environmental health role
• Experience in the assessment, inspection and regulation of on-site sewage management systems
• A sound working knowledge and expertise in the application and administration of current Acts and associated Regulations as they relate to the environment and public health
  • Local Government Act
  • Protection of the Environment Operations Act
  • Food Act
  • Public Health Act
  • All other relevant legislation and standards currently in use by local government EHO's
• Experience in inspection and regulation of regulated premises
• Experience in investigation and resolving complaints relating to on-site sewage management systems
• Be skilled in conflict resolution
• Sound organisation and time management skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• Proven ability to work in multi-disciplined teams
• Demonstrated ability to operate computer systems and database systems

Desirable:

• Post graduate qualifications in environmental science or management, or a related discipline
• The ability to solve problems using research, analysis and evaluation of information which is often not readily available
• Possess a broad understanding and knowledge of environment and health issues as they pertain to local government
• Have strong environmental ethic with a desire to educate others

To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication. If a medical contraindication certificate is provided, it will be assessed against a risk assessment and the decision of whether Council accepts the medical contraindication certificate, will be based on operational needs.

Further Information: Fiona Stalgis, Team Leader Environment & Health on 4654 7754

Closing Date for above position: 06/05/2024

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