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Senior Environmental Health Officer
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Senior Environmental Health Officer (Ref: 1184)
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
About the position:
The Senior Environmental Health Officer will implement and maintain various health programs and projects which ensure that a high standard of environmental and public health is attained in accordance with statutory obligations, the City’ Environmental Health Team Plan and the City’s Strategic Community Plan.
The City is open to considering applications from less experienced candidates with relevant experience within the environmental health field, who are aligned with the requirements of an Environmental Health Officer position.
Key accountabilities:
19-12-2023- Assessment and compliance of premises under the Food Act, Public Health Act, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Health Local Laws, Caravan Park and Camping Grounds Act, Local Government Act and any other legislation relevant to the role.
- Effectively liaise with relevant stakeholders, providing expert advice and specialist support in the delivery, review, investigation and/or resolution across a range of environmental health programs, activities and other matters.
- Investigate and action environmental health related complaints to comply with statutory obligations, recommending and/or implementing outcomes that reflect compliance with relevant legislation.
- Undertake moderate to complex investigations and inspections with limited direction to assess compliance with all relevant environmental health legislation and Council policy, implementing appropriate actions to ensure compliance.
- Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Centrally located
- Free parking
Closed 4 months ago
- Job type:Graduate Jobs
- Disciplines:Arts and Humanities, Communications, Journalism, Media...
- Locations:Western Australia, Perth,...
- Closing Date:25th Jan 2024, 12:00 am
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