City of Parramatta have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity working as an Environmental Health Officer.About the roleAs an Environmental Health Officer you will be responsible for encouraging, promoting and where necessary enforcing standards that will enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of the community and of the natural built environment.Key Responsibilities:Investigation of customer requests in the areas of public health, food safety, environment, and pollution events.Undertaking health inspections (Food, Cooling Towers, Public Pools, Skin Penetration) ensuring compliance with legislative requirements through education and enforcement.Review of Development Applications and provision of advice concerning environmental and public health factors.Assistance and contribution to other projects operated by the Environmental Health Team.About YouWe are looking for someone with:Tertiary qualifications (bachelor or associate diploma) in Environmental Health/Science or a related field is preferred, along with prior experience in environmental health or environmental science. New graduates and those in their final years of study will also be considered.Class C Drivers License.Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to report clearly on complex matters.Whats on offerWe are offering an attractive remuneration from $93,458.60 to $102,919.38 plus 11.5% superannuation.In addition, City of Parramatta also offers excellent employee benefits which include:A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements.14 weeks paid parental leave.Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year).Learning and development opportunities.Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.).Participation in Councils Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.Want to know more?Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.How to applyCandidates MUST apply online attaching a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.Applications close 9pm, Friday 7th February 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.This position requires the successful candidate to complete a Criminal History Records Check and a Pre-Employment Medical, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test and Resilience Test.The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Environmental Health Officer