We are looking for a suitably qualified Environmental Health Officer to join the team. You will be responsible for delivering public and environmental health programs within the community, meeting Council’s statutory obligations.

The successful applicant will have:

Competent assessment of food premises, environmental pollutants, nuisances, wastewater treatment installations and other relevant areas of environmental and public health.

Demonstrated understanding of all relevant legislation pertaining to the role of an Environmental Health Officer and demonstrated ability to make responsible decision/judgements in the field on all matters to which authority extends.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Well-developed time management and organisational skills.

Qualifications required:

Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent qualifications to the satisfaction of the Tasmanian Director of Public Health with experience working as an Environmental Health Officer

Position Hours: Fixed Term until 25 October 2024, Full-Time, 75 hours fortnight.

Salary range: $82,641.77 to $93,011.16 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Simone Salter, Coordinator Environmental Health Services on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

14.5% superannuation (OTE)
9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions
Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021
Free parking
Corporate Banking Benefits
Corporate discounts on gym membership
Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance
Flexible Working Arrangements
Paid Maternity Leave
Learning & Development opportunities
Annual wage increases
Social Club
EAP services
Low interest personal loans (LGAT)

How to apply: Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description
Provide a current Resume
Provide a current National Police Check prior to employment

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 24 September 2023

Position Description - Environmental Health Officer

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