Environmental Health Officer (Health Manager Level 2)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $53.53 - $63.16 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ529333
Applications Close Date: 6 November 2024
Where you'll be working
Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.
PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
The Role
The Environmental Health Officer (EHO) is part of a team of public health practitioners who plan, implement and control environmental health risk, including on cruise vessels. The Environmental Health Officer supports the team in activities which protect the public from physical, chemical, and biological agents in the environment which may adversely impact on human health.
The EHO will be required to undertake activities outside normal business hours as the need requires and to participate in the PHU’s environmental health (EH) on-call roster.
There are various permanent and temporary, full time, part-time / job share roles available. The full time and part time temporary positions are available ending on 7 March 2025, with possible extension. Please indicate in your cover letter what your preferences are for permanent / temporary and full time / part time (how many days).
The Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave. (Full-time employees only)
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent as determined by the organisation or in accordance with an Environmental Health Australia accredited course, or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of public health and environmental legislation, with high level analytical and problem solving skills including, the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated experience with computer applications and databases.
- Effective time management and demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines.
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal and influencing 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 develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key stakeholders with a focus to identifying environmental health issues and assisting with creative problem solving.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing comprehensive submissions, reports and correspondence including those for the approval of and under the signature of senior directors/executives.
- Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions, please contact Misha Klingstrom via email at Misha.Klingstrom@health.nsw.gov.au
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Information for applicants
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
