Overview
Inverell, New South Wales
Full-time
Applications are invited for the position of Manager Environmental Health, based at Council's Administration Centre. The successful applicant shall provide assistance to the Director Environmental Services to ensure that the Environmental Compliance Branch functions are carried out in a cost productive and operationally effective manner to achieve the Environmental Compliance Branch objectives.
Benefits
- 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!
For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Manager Environmental Health position please click here to access the Position Profile.
Essential Criteria
Applicants should address the following Selection 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 environmental 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
- 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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