Tweed Shire Council

Environmental Health Officer – Contract

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative team player to support our Program Leader (Environmental Health Projects) in delivering impactful projects and programs. This exciting role focuses on addressing emerging environmental health challenges, including the critical public health impacts of climate change. Join us and make a difference! 

About the role:

• Conduct environmental health assessments on proposed developments and provide reports and policy advice to Council staff and external stakeholders.
• Undertake routine environmental health inspections, investigate complaints and reports on possible breaches of food hygiene, and environmental and public health legislation.
• Enforce laws and regulations related to environmental health and public health.
• Develop and implement environmental health programs and policies.
• Provide advice and education to the public, businesses, and other stakeholders on environmental health issues.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $81,860 per annum with competency-based increments up to $96,965 per annum, plus 11.5% super.
• a maximum-term contract of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to performance, funding and operational needs. 
• 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:

• Recognised qualification at degree level in Environmental Health or equivalent where specialist knowledge is required. 
• Eligible for membership of Environmental Health Australia.
• An understanding of environmental concepts associated with water, noise, and air pollution and public health.
• 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.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• 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: 

Friday 7 February 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Do you hold a recognised qualification at a degree level in Environmental Health or equivalent where specialist knowledge is required?
2. Describe your qualification, along with any relevant working experience. 
3. Are you eligible for membership of Environmental Health Australia?
4. Describe your knowledge of environmental and public health matters such as food safety, air/noise/water pollution, acid sulfate soils, on-site sewage management, noise assessment/regulation, water quality monitoring and contaminated lands. 
5. Describe your understanding of the concepts of inspection of premises and activities.
6. Describe your knowledge of environmental and public health legislation in a local government environment. 

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