Job Summary
- $90,063.00 - $104,251.00 + 11.5% Super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 21st Aug 2024
- Sydney > Penrith
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
Penrith City Council is committed to undertaking effective public health and environmental management programs in the City. Our Environmental Health Team plays a vital role in protecting the health, environment and safety of our City. To respond to the needs of our growing community, a opportunity exists for a motivated, suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Health Team.
The successful applicant will become an integral member of the Environmental Health section and will primarily be responsible for implementing improvements to, and the ongoing operation of, Council’s OSSM Program. The primary duties relate to OSSM assessment and inspections and may also be required to assist with the investigation and resolution of environmental health complaints, pollution investigations and enforcement, and environmental health assessment of development applications as time and resources permit.
Depending on resource needs, there may also be a requirement to complete a broader range of environmental health duties and the successful Officer may be asked to work within both the Environment Team and Health Team dependent on operational needs.
Environmental Health Officers will be required to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends on occasion for inspection and investigation of public health and environmental matters.
Commencing Salary: $90,063.00 per annum with a range up to $104,251.00 according to skills and experience, plus 11.5% Superannuation.
A leaseback vehicle is available with this position but is not a condition of employment.
Click Apply Now to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
Council may undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Paul Reynolds, Environmental Health Team Leader, on 4732 8313.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
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