Regulatory Services Officer (Environmental & Public Health)

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

About this Position:

The Regulatory Services Officer is responsible for delivering a high level of service to Council and the community in the provision of specialist advice in Environmental and Public Health functions. 

What We can offer you:

• Attractive salary from $86,668 plus superannuation.

• Flexible work options working within operational requirements.

• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.

• Training and development opportunities. 

What we trust you to deliver:

• Assist Council in developing and complying with best practice environmental management strategies - Knowledge of Environmental & Public Health legislation, policies and best practice guidelines and the ability to investigate and administer alleged breaches of relevant legislation

• Deliver reporting requirements to satisfy adopted workplans and statutory deadlines - Ability to provide comprehensive written reports, prepare technical advice and recommendations regarding Environmental Health & Public matters 

• Provide advice to internal and external customers on Environmental Health and Public Health matters and promote a pro-active approach to environmental and public health promotion

• Participate in and develop a teamwork approach to ensure quality service outputs and team harmony and drive a customer service approach in all internal and external interactions - Demonstrate accountable, affiliative and constructive behaviours in all interactions

• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of Environmental Health and Public Health policy and procedures - Have a drive for improvement 

What you will need to be successful:

• Possession of a Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or equivalent together with relevant work experience

• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Institute of Environmental Health

• Membership of an appropriate professional institute

• WorkCover Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)

• Current Drivers Licence

Full position description: Click here 

Full Time: 70 hours per fortnight 

Salary: A salary from $1,660.30 per week + superannuation 

Closing date: Thursday 28 November 2024 at 4:00pm

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Eleisha Went, Manager of Operational Compliance, on 0427 828 315.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

Immunisation Program

Council has an immunisation program to provide employees with vaccinations against known health risks associated with their respective duties and to identify any exposure to products that may affect an employee’s health, fitness and wellbeing. This position has been identified as a risk to the employee and as such the successful applicant/s will be required to participate in the immunisation program and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have undertaken relevant immunisation/s prior to commencement with Council.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.