Description:
DescriptionCity of Canning - The City of Canning is committed to the wellbeing of our community and ensuring our residents and local businesses operate within environmental health regulations. This permanent, fulltime role reports to the Coordinator Environmental Health Services and is responsible for delivering statutory public health programs, such as Food Safety Assessments, Complaints Investigation, Development Applications and Environmental Health Approvals along with supporting public health initiatives such as implementing the City’s Public Health Plan. In this role, you will undertake duties such as:
- Provide technical advice and support to businesses, community and Council staff on environmental and public health matters
- Ensure compliance and investigate breaches of state legislation and local laws on environmental and public health matters
- Respond to and investigate public health complaints including noise and odour pollution, food safety matters, unhealthy premises, keeping of animals and water and land contamination.
- Inspection of premises including food businesses, lodging houses, skin penetration (tattoo parlours, acupuncturists, beauty salons, etc) caravan parks, kennels and public swimming pools
- Research and report on environmental health issues affecting the City of Canning and provide input into policy and strategy development
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or other qualification acceptable to the Executive Director Public Health, to be designated an Environmental Health Officer
- Strong knowledge of and ability to interpret regulations, codes, standards and apply legislation, including the Public Health Act 2016, Health Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1911, and Food Act 2008.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to research, write reports, plans and liaise with a broad range of stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Current “C” class driver’s licence
- Current Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months validity)
- A permanent full-time position in a Tier 1 Local Council
- $90,264.87- $96,065.01 per annum + super
- Monthly rostered day off (19 day month)
- 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
- Superannuation contribution package up to 14.5%*(conditions apply)
- Genuine commitment to learning and development opportunities
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Free onsite parking, discounted health insurance, flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
- Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes(gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
5 Apr 2024;
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