Environmental Health Officer (Health Manager Level 2)

• This is a general Environmental Health (EH) role within the environmental health team under relevant legislation or policies.
• The Environmental Health Officer (EHO) will also be expected to undertake a tobacco compliance and education role which includes organising and implementing tobacco related programs to meet targets set by the Ministry, or the Local Health District, such as sales to minors testing, tobacco advertising, and smoke free environment programs. This may include inspections and surveys, education and training, evaluation, promotion and implementing legal proceedings.
• The officer will be also be required to undertake activities outside normal business hours and participate in the PHU’s on call roster system.

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Ideal Candidate

• A degree or equivalent in Applied Science (Environmental Health) and/or equivalent relevant professional experience. 
• A well-developed understanding of public health and tobacco control legislation in NSW, including demonstrated experience in the application of the legislation.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and demonstrated experience in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders, businesses, individuals, and members of the public in a professional manner. 
• Ability to prepare comprehensive submissions, reports and correspondence including those for the approval of and under the signature of senior directors/executives and to meet these deadlines, and work with minimum supervision.