We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and professional individual to join the Environmental Health team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out scheduled inspections of licensed and registered premises while providing support, guidance and coaching to direct reports.
Key Responsibilities:
* To deliver an efficient and effective public and environmental health service relating to food premises, legionella control, commercial and public owned swimming pools, skin penetration and onsite sewage management.
* To manage and investigate complaints on health-related issues including food-borne illness outbreaks and undertake regulatory action as required by legislation.
* To provide detailed assessments of development applications relevant to environmental health requirements.
* To provide expert advice and information to the community, Council and other stakeholders to raise awareness of community safety matters and inform them of relevant legislative and policy requirements and changes.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent qualifications acceptable for membership of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health.
* Considerable experience as an Environmental Health Officer or similar position.
* Extensive technical skills and expertise in interpreting relevant Local Government, Public Health and Environmental Legislation.
* Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports on investigations and outcomes of environmental, public and community health issues.
* Excellent customer service, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills and conflict resolution.
* Experience in supervision, training, mentoring and coaching staff.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence - Class C.
About Us:
Shellharbour City is located in the Illawarra region, 80 minutes south of Sydney. It is home to over 82,000 people in a city spanning 154 square kilometres. Shellharbour City Council is a high performing organisation that strives for sustainability and great organisational culture. We have been recognised with various state and national awards, including our 5 star Civic Centre building and Museum space. We offer a range of benefits, including a leaseback vehicle, superannuation and flexible working arrangements.