Environmental Health Officer

Students in Third Year of the EHO Degree are encouraged to apply

Vacancy Reference Number: 11518

Salary Range: $55,983 to $77,973 per annum

Location: Council Chambers, Spence Street

Closing: Sunday 8 July 2018

Applications: Must be submitted online

Your responsibilities will be:

• To implement Council's Environmental Health and permit compliance programs.
• To investigate all complaints alleging relevant breaches of the following environmental health related legislation (and associated regulations).
• Attend to the enforcement of the above legislation and collect evidence for further action, including drafting warrants and preparation of material for court prosecution.

To be eligible for this position you must have the follow qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or such other qualifications as are accepted by the Chief Health Officer (Qld) and qualifies for membership of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health.
• Knowledge of the Food Act, Health Acts and other Legislation relevant to environmental health.
• Demonstrated previous experience in inspection, investigation, basic report and issuing infringements in relation to identified breaches of legislation.
• Current open car driver’s licence including manual vehicles.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment:

As part of the selection process, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the following pre-employment assessments;

• a pre-employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• a national police/criminal history check.

We offer the following benefits:

• 9 day fortnight
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development