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Reference Number 10104
Position Title Environmental Health Officer
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Location Spence Street
Minimum Award/Classification QLGO-Lev 4.1 - 36.25 h/w 
Maximum Award/Classification QLGO-Lev 5.3 - 36.25 h/w 
Roster Pattern 19 Day Month 
Position Summary

Environmental Health Officer

Vacancy Reference Number: 10104

Salary Range: $67,117 to $76,258 per annum

Location: Council Chambers, Spence Street

Closing: Monday 8 May 2017

Applications: Must be submitted online

Your responsibilities will be:

  • To assess and/or coordinate assessment of applications made under Food Act 2006, Public Health Act 2005, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003 to a high performance standard.
  • To assess and/or coordinate assessment of applications made under Council’s local laws and other relevant legislation to recommend outcomes to a high performance standard.

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

  • Tertiary qualifications in environmental health related discipline and have related experience in regulatory inspections and compliance.
  • Current open car driver’s licence including manual vehicles.
  • Knowledge of the Food Act 2006, Health Act 2005, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003, Environmental Protection Act 1994 and relevant legislation and their relationship to other legislations.

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:

  • 19 day month
  • 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
Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have tertiary qualifications in environmental health related discipline and have related experience in regulatory inspections and compliance.
Essential: Do you have knowledge of the Food Act 2006, Health Act 2005, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003, Environmental Protection Act 1994 and relevant legislation and their relationship to other legislations.
Essential: Do you have a current and valid C Class Drivers' Licence?
Contact Person Cairns Regional Council Recruitment Team
Contact Number (07) 4044 3310
Contact Email jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Closing Date 08/05/2017
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm (AEST) on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.